بِسْمِ اللّهِ الرَّحْمـَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
It is said that once the slave Malik Ayaz became a close confidante of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, a powerful Muslim ruler, a lot of people felt jealous, and were always conniving to rid the Sultan of his influence.
Once they claimed that Ayaz had reportedly hidden stolen wealth in a secret chamber, which he visits everyday in secret. The Sultan ordered the chamber to be broken into, and all they could find was a worn sheet and a pair of old leather slippers.
So, the Sultan summoned Ayaz to ask for the reason behind his strange behavior.
Ayaz replied, "Before I became your slave , those were my only possessions. But after joining your service I have been blessed with much. I am afraid of falling in to disobedience and pride, and so I frequently visit the room and gaze upon my old attire to remind myself of my humble origins. I always try to remember that whatever I have today is due to the favor of Sultan and it is all temporary. Then only I commence my work."
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