Talent Thieves Riddle
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What does the rooster claim about telling lies?

  • Roosters only tell lies when they feel threatened.
  • Roosters lie just like any other animal.
  • Roosters are incapable of telling lies, they always tell the truth. (correct)
  • Roosters tell lies to gain benefits.
  • What does the man's reaction suggest about his belief in the rooster's words?

  • He believes the rooster, but takes no action based on its words.
  • He dismisses the rooster's words as superstition.
  • He trusts the rooster's prediction and is deeply concerned. (correct)
  • He sees the rooster as a source of entertainment, not prophecy.
  • Why do the children at the school gather together?

  • To discuss their favorite subjects and teachers.
  • To organize a surprise event for their teacher.
  • To prepare a farewell party for a graduating student.
  • To form a plan to avoid studying and torment from their teacher. (correct)
  • What lesson does the text suggest about the consequences of lying?

    <p>Lying can result in physical injury and loss of property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do roosters compare themselves to muezzins in terms of truth-telling?

    <p>They both serve as messengers of truth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the rooster's words have on the master?

    <p>He panicked and sought help from Prophet Moses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the man who received a prediction from the rooster?

    <p>He met a tragic end despite the rooster's prophecy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the heirs of the master play after his passing?

    <p>They distributed food generously to those in need.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that bodily injury and loss of property can benefit a person?

    <p>By teaching humility and gratitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the conversation between the dog and the rooster primarily reveal about their personalities?

    <p>The dog is skeptical, whereas the rooster is confident in its truthfulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The story narrates different moral tales involving a lion, a fox, a sparrow, a hunter, a sultan, a fool named Dalqak, thieves, and three princes.
    • In the first story, the lion regains strength after killing a donkey, but the fox cleverly eats the donkey's heart and liver. The lion questions the fox, who tricks him into believing the donkey would not have come back if he had a heart or liver.
    • The second story involves a sparrow trapped by a hunter, offering the hunter three pieces of advice about God's closeness and the futility of material desires.
    • The third story features Sultan Sayyid seeking a fast courier to Samarqand, with his fool Dalqak undertaking the challenge and impressing everyone with his unconventional approach.
    • Thieves boast about their talents, but Sultan Mahmud reveals his unique talent lies in his beard, which allows him to save criminals from execution by stroking it in pity.
    • The thieves learn a lesson about recognizing God in the world through Sultan Mahmud's actions and are eventually set free by him.
    • The text emphasizes themes of wisdom, cleverness, divine recognition, moral lessons, and the importance of recognizing higher powers.
    • Lastly, the mention of three princes embarking on a journey and a rooster predicting events accurately adds to the diverse moral lessons conveyed throughout the text.

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    This riddle involves thieves boasting about their talents, such as recognizing people by their voice, understanding dogs, having strong arms, and a keen sense of smell. Test your deductive skills with this intriguing riddle!

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