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What once defined Hafid's status in the world?
What once defined Hafid's status in the world?
- His educational achievements
- His artistic skills
- His political connections
- His vast trade empire (correct)
Which region is mentioned as honoring Hafid through song and poetry?
Which region is mentioned as honoring Hafid through song and poetry?
- Parthia
- Palestine (correct)
- Britannia
- Rome
What was Hafid doing at dawn on the morning described?
What was Hafid doing at dawn on the morning described?
- Meditating by the fountain
- Walking through his estate (correct)
- Visiting a market
- Planning a new business venture
What emotion is Hafid experiencing in his retirement despite his achievements?
What emotion is Hafid experiencing in his retirement despite his achievements?
What did Hafid do at the granite tomb?
What did Hafid do at the granite tomb?
What is the primary reason Hafid feels he has become a 'sorry excuse for a human being'?
What is the primary reason Hafid feels he has become a 'sorry excuse for a human being'?
How long had Hafid retreated from the world after Lisha's passing?
How long had Hafid retreated from the world after Lisha's passing?
What did Hafid express regret for in relation to his past behaviour?
What did Hafid express regret for in relation to his past behaviour?
What did Hafid do with the solitary white rosebud he picked?
What did Hafid do with the solitary white rosebud he picked?
What significant change does Hafid resolve to make after reflecting on his actions?
What significant change does Hafid resolve to make after reflecting on his actions?
What does Erasmus remind Hafid regarding the charitable contributions he has made?
What does Erasmus remind Hafid regarding the charitable contributions he has made?
What inspired Hafid to consider changing his life after years of isolation?
What inspired Hafid to consider changing his life after years of isolation?
How does Hafid view his past charitable actions?
How does Hafid view his past charitable actions?
What does Hafid recall about his age in relation to historical figures?
What does Hafid recall about his age in relation to historical figures?
What emotion does Erasmus feel as Hafid declares his intention for change?
What emotion does Erasmus feel as Hafid declares his intention for change?
Flashcards
Hafid's career
Hafid's career
Hafid, from a humble background, built a large trade empire, becoming renowned as the greatest salesman.
Hafid's wealth
Hafid's wealth
Hafid accumulated a vast fortune, estimated in millions of gold talents, through his successful trade.
Hafid's reputation
Hafid's reputation
Hafid's fame spread throughout the civilized world, particularly among the poor and downtrodden, due to his achievements.
Hafid's retirement
Hafid's retirement
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Hafid's morning routine
Hafid's morning routine
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Hafid's grief
Hafid's grief
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Erasmus's loyalty
Erasmus's loyalty
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Self-pity
Self-pity
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Charity vs. Selfless Giving
Charity vs. Selfless Giving
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Lisha's dreams
Lisha's dreams
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Hafid's dream
Hafid's dream
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Second life
Second life
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Hafid's realization
Hafid's realization
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Lisha's influence
Lisha's influence
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Hafid's age
Hafid's age
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Study Notes
Hafid's Transformation
- Hafid, a wealthy retired salesman, was unhappy in his opulent retirement despite his vast fortune.
- Hafid, once acclaimed as the greatest salesman, had withdrawn into isolation after the death of his wife, Lisha.
- His seclusion lasted 14 years.
- His longtime bookkeeper and companion, Erasmus, noted his self-pity was a "living death."
Hafid's Dream and Revelation
- Hafid dreamt of Lisha, who urged him to re-engage with the world, citing the suffering of many.
- The dream revealed a stranger, Galenus, arriving with a business proposition, essential to his new path.
- Hafid realized his previous charitable contributions were driven by self-interest, not genuine compassion.
The Stranger and a New Purpose
- Erasmus, despite Hafid's isolationist orders, welcomed Galenus.
- Galenus, from Jerusalem, presented a business proposition.
- Hafid, inspired by Lisha's dream, realized it was time for a change and acknowledged a second life was about to begin.
Hafid's Renewed Perspective
- Hafid, motivated by Lisha's vision, recognized the need to actively address the suffering around him.
- He understood his fortune was not a solution to the world’s problems; helping people directly was a better use of his talents.
- His self-pity was over; he recognized the world's needs and his potential to help.
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