There was a town whose residents were infamous for telling lies and giving false testimony. In this town, a man and a woman secretly got married, adhering to all legal requirements except publicly announcing the marriage. The judge was present, witnesses were there, and the marriage contract was duly signed.
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After some time, discord arose between the husband and wife, leading them to decide on separation. However, the husband denied the woman all her legal rights. In response, the woman decided to seek justice in the court and reclaim her rights. When the matter reached the court, the husband vehemently denied knowing the woman.
The woman insisted that there were witnesses to their marriage, but when the witnesses were called, they too denied recognizing her. The judge, perplexed, asked the woman if there were any dogs in her house. Confused, she nodded in agreement.
The judge then made a peculiar decision, saying, “Bring the dogs from her house. If they bark upon seeing her, she is lying, for dogs only bark at non-human entities. If they remain silent, it means they recognize her as a human.”
In a surprising turn of events, the witnesses and the husband, realizing the gravity of their false testimonies, confessed to their deceit. The judge delivered a unique verdict, stating, “The acceptance of testimony is as unreliable as the barking of their dogs. If one has a sense of shame and honor, the testimony is trustworthy; otherwise, they can continue their falsehood.”
The town was left in astonishment as the lies of the husband and witnesses were exposed. This incident served as a lesson that the most trustworthy individuals are those who possess honesty and integrity, unlike the residents of that town known for their lies.
So, the judge uttered a timeless phrase: The worst town is the one whose dogs are truer than its people. A sobering reflection for my fellow Pakistanis and Muslims! Don’t just think a little; take a deep look into your own conscience.