Dervish and the Money (by James Fadiman and Robert Frager)

 
 
A dervish was praying silently. A wealthy merchant, observing the dervish’s devotion and sincerity, was deeply touched by him. The merchant offered the drevish a bag of gold. “I know you will use the money for God’s sake. Please take it.”
 “Just a moment,” the dervish replied. “I’m not sure if it is lawful for me [...]