Bahlool and the Tomb of the Wealthy Man

A wealthy man built a tomb for himself. It took an entire year to complete the construction. The man asked the master builder, “What else is needed for this monument?” Bahlool, who was present, responded, “Your honorable self!”

This story reflects Bahlool’s wit, implying that the true value of the tomb lies not in its construction but in the person who is to be buried in it.