Bahlool and the Value of Raindrops Over a Raging Flood

One day, Harun al-Rashid, in a fit of anger, exclaimed, “I am like a raging flood. When I become angry, I will sweep away people, plants, and homes, and erase them from the earth!” Bahlool responded, “Being a flood is not a great feat. The real power lies in the raindrops, which humble themselves by falling to the ground, nourishing the flowers and plants to grow.”

In this story, Bahlool contrasts the destructive power of a flood with the nurturing, life-giving qualities of rain. His wisdom emphasizes that true power comes from nurturing and supporting life, rather than from destruction.