The story of the wonder tree is an Arabian folktale. Reading the story makes me curious because the story was told from generation to generation. The story makes me think "Why would they feel obligated to give something to their visitors?" The story started with a girl who wants to give something to their arriving visitor, but unfortunately, she doesn't have any gift because her camel died.
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The story mentioned a sheik which according to Meriam Webster is an Arab chief, ruler, or prince/leader of a Muslim organization or group. The sheik or chief can be the leader of an army or a leader of a tribe. This story is very inspirational, especially to the youth. In addition, it also contains enlightening lessons. An Arabian tradition is to always give something to their visitors. In my own opinion and understanding, Arabians give gifts because aside from their tradition, for them, it is a sign of hospitability and generosity, which also became part of their nature.
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The best part of the story for me is when Zulieka weeps because she does not have anything to give to their visitor, and a kid like her is not expected to give something owing to the account that she is still incapable of earning money.
To sum everything up on a final note, perhaps one of the reasons why their country is well-developed and become one of those advanced countries in terms of technology is because they are not selfish and are always willing to give even if it is small. With that being said, the important lesson of this story you don't have to give something luxurious to be recognized as generous because an authentic generous being is when he gives—he smiles and does it wholeheartedly.
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