A long time ago, there was a poor fisherman who used to cast his net four times a day. One day, when he first cast his net, he found a dead donkey in it. He said, “By Allah, this is a strange catch!” but he cast his net again, invoking Allah’s help. This time, he discovered a large earthen vessel in his net. Angrily, he threw the vessel away and tried casting his net again but when he lifted it, he just found bones and broken glass inside. Before making his last endeavor he said, “Allah knows that I cast my net only four times a day. I have already cast it for the third time and caught no fish at all.Surely He will not fail me again!” after that, he threw his net to the sea. In this last attempt, the fisherman caught a bottle made of yellow copper, it might have not been fish, but he thought he could sell it in the market for at least ten pieces of gold.
The fisherman removed the bottle’s seal and shook the bottle but, as soon as he did that, a huge column of smoke rose to the heavens and, when it took form, the fisherman noticed it was a jinnee. The appearance of this jinnee was fierce; he had a huge head, a wide mouth, and nostrils like two inverted bowls. All these features scared the fisherman. Then, the jinnee finally …show more content…
Doctor Yunan was called to the palace and, as soon as the King saw him, he threw his arms around him and sit him by his side. Later on, he bestowed Doctor Duban with robes of honor and other gifts, such as two thousand pieces of gold. The king kept repeating, “ This wise physician has cured me without draft or ointment. By Allah, I will load him with honors and he shall henceforth be my companion and trusted friend.” and the King kept doing as he said. However, the King’s generosity towards the Doctor Duban was not well received by one of his viziers. This wretch was envious of the doctor and decided to plan his