Enlight Significant difference A Sufi was once asked: -What did grace give you? He replied: — Waking up in the morning, I feel like a person who is not sure that he will live until the evening. - But anyone can say that. “Yes,” he ... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Country of Truth One man believed that an ordinary, waking life could in no way be complete. He was looking for the true Teacher of the Age. He read many books, moved in many circles; he listened to the words and obse... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Old sock Feeling the approach of death, a wise and rich elderly man called his son and punished him: - Son, very soon I will leave you and this entire earthly world. On the day that I return to my Creator, in ... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Dance The student asked permission to participate in the “dance” of the Sufis. Sheikh said: - Don't eat anything for three days. Then let them prepare delicious dishes. If you prefer "dance", you can take p... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight The Madman and the Muezzin In Isfahan, the muezzin called for prayer from the roof of the minaret. At that time a madman passed by, and someone asked him: - What is he doing there, at the top of the minaret? “This man is essent... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Wall over the stream Sufi parable from Rumi Almost on the very bank of the stream, the Wall stood, rising high. The venerable man once sat on that wall in melancholy and lost his thirst. He looked longingly at the stream,... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Merchant Having achieved the secret knowledge of the Hidden Truth, which few find, one mystical Master settled in Basra. There he engaged in commerce, and for a number of years his business prospered. The Derv... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Crowd It so happened that Junaid came to his Master. He was sitting in the temple. When Junaid entered, the Master said: - Junaid, come alone! Don't bring this crowd with you! Junaid looked back because he ... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Only three people in the world In ancient times, when the children of Adam multiplied beyond measure, the calamities in the world also increased. Some disasters were called diseases, others vanity, some were of uncertain nature and... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Timur Agha and the language of animals Once upon a time there lived a Turk named Timur Agha, who was looking in cities and towns, villages and hamlets for someone who could teach him the language of animals and birds. Everywhere he asked a... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight Wandering, Unusual and Hasty Three dervishes met on a deserted road. The first was called the Wanderer, because he, honoring old customs, chose the longest routes for travel. The second was called Unusual because nothing seemed u... Parables Sufi Parables
Enlight An ability that no one else has In ancient times, there lived a young man, and he lived on the outskirts of a powerful empire. He was smart and quick-witted and impressed everyone with his easy-going nature and ability to learn. He ... Parables Sufi Parables
