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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Short Stories The Dangerous Game Asia sat waiting for her friend Baidah who was coming to visit her. She was surprised at her friend's demand for a private meeting. Asia thought Baidah must have a serious problem, so she was anxious to see her friend, when she arrived a few minutes late. Asia waited for her to start talking while Baidah tried to appear composed. Then she said, "Can I ask you a question!" "Yes, with pleasure!" said Asia.

Baidah said, "I want you to answer frankly." "Now you know I am always frank!" Asia assured her. "Why did you refuse Foad's proposal of marriage!" burst out Baidah. Asia was taken aback by the question. She was silent for a while, and said, "Can I also ask you a question!" "Of course, you can," said Baidah. "Why do you ask me a question that might upset me? You know he is my relative and I have refused him for certain reasons." Hesitantly Baidah said, "Well, he has proposed to me.

That's why I want to know your reasons for refusing him." "Oh, I see!" said Asia, and went silent. Then Baidah began to plead with her saying, "I must know. I am your friend, aren’t I! Don't you care for me?" "Yes, you are my friend and I do care for you, so I will tell you the reason. But first of all, what do you know about him? " Asia asked Baidah. "I know that he is a handsome, gentleman, educated, and well mannered with a good social position." "That's right," said Asia. "He is also wealthy.

But is that enough?" Baidah, pale faced, murmured, "He is not a committed Muslim !" "You know this and yet you still ask me my reason for refusing him?" "I know that religion is very important, but he might change”, said Baidah. "How?" asked Asia. "Have you ever thought that he might be guided to the right path?" proffered Baidah. "Is this what you think?" said Asia. "I think," began Baidah, "that refusing him is a kind of cowardice.

I think we can bring Foad and the likes of him back to religion, and that we should strive for that." "O.K., but how are you going to do it?" Asia said. "I have means" said Baidah. "Anyway why should I refuse him when he has all these good qualifications? If I leave him, he may marry someone who will increase his disregard for religion. If I accept him, I may bring him back to faith." "That's your opinion" said Asia. "I won't impose mine on you.

However, it is a very dangerous game, or marriage at risk." "Oh, please do not exaggerate so Asia. Marriage is an adventure.