Enlight If you imagined the devil A certain devout man, distinguished by the amazing conviction that he was truly unfeignedly striving to know the truth, entered upon the path of discipleship. He had to endure many trials both in spir... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Heretics It is said that Imam al-Ghazali was once invited to a meeting of judges, and the greatest of them said to him: - You are a learned person, just like all of us; many come to you so that you explain to ... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Arrogant scientists Sufi parable from Attar Once upon a time there lived two scientists, and each of them constantly praised himself. From time to time they attended meetings in the palace of the Shah, who had great inte... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Dispute with scientists It is reported that Bahauddin Naqshbandi was asked: — Why don’t you discuss with scientists? Such and such a sage regularly does this, invariably leading scientists to complete confusion and his stude... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Melon and roots Abu Said spent seven years in the desert, undergoing grueling hardships of asceticism. His food was the stems and roots of thorny bushes, and his drink was collected drops of dew. When he achieved enl... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight childhood friends Sufi parable from Rumi Perhaps you have heard about the custom of kings to place warriors on the left side, the side of the heart and courage. On the right they place advisers and various scribes, sin... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Welcome guests Sufi parable from Ghazali They heard from Aban ibn Usman that one person wanted to harm Ubaidallah ibn Abbas and, appearing before the Quraish, said to them: - Ubaidallah informs you that today you ar... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Dervish at the door Sufi parable from Rumi Dervish knocked on the house to ask for a piece of bread. “This is not a bakery,” said the owner. “Maybe then there’s a piece of cartilage?” - Does this look like a butcher shop... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Worthy to become king Caliph Harun al-Rashid had two sons. One, named Amin, was the son of his wife, and the other, named Mamun, was the son of his maidservant. The caliph wanted power to pass to the maid's son after his d... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Ancient chest of Nuri Bey Nuri Bey was a thoughtful and respected Afghan. He was married to a much younger woman. One evening, when he returned home earlier than usual, his devoted servant came up to him and said: “Your wife, ... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Advantages and disadvantages A layman complained to a Sufi about the dominance of wicked people. “All my life I have suffered from human malice and wickedness,” he complained. “So-and-so reproached me and unjustly condemned me, s... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Food and feathers Once upon a time there lived a man who studied. Every day he went to the Sufi mentor and, sitting at his feet, wrote down everything that the Master said. He devoted so much time to teaching that he h... Parables Sufi Parables
