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The Light of Revelation
Volume One Before ʿUthmān, there was a scribe. He strove to write down the revelation. Whenever the Prophet (the Messenger of God, …
Can the Hilt of a Sword Be Cut?
First Volume A compassionate friend from distant lands came as a guest to Yūsuf al-Ṣiddīq (Joseph the Truthful). They had known each …
The Justice of the Lion
Volume One A lion, a wolf, and a fox set out to hunt in the mountains. They had conspired to skillfully catch prey, intercepting their …
The Origins of Turmoil: A Tale of Twofoldness
Volume One Listen to this story from the narrator: It is customary among the people of Kazvin to have blue tattoos applied with needles …
Who is a Pir? Understanding the Qualities of a Spiritual Guide
Volume One O, Hüsameddin, blessed with the light of God! Take a few extra sheets of paper so I may explain the qualities of a Pir. …
The Refinement of Women – Part 2
Volume One The heart of a devout man (Çelebi Hüsameddin) yearns for the outcome of that tale of a husband and wife. The story of the …
The Prophet Salih’s She-Camel: A Story of Divine Warning and Destruction
First Volume Salih’s she-camel appeared as a camel, yet that unjust people slaughtered it due to ignorance. They were enemies to …
The Nobility of Women – Part 1
Volume One Once upon a time, there was a caliph who had enslaved Hatem’s generosity. He championed the banners of beneficence and …
The Secret of the Rain: A Mevlevi Perspective
Volume One Mustafa accompanied his friends to a cemetery for the burial of a loved one. He filled the grave with earth, resurrecting …
The Old Man Who Played the Çenk
Volume One (I wonder) have you heard? In the time of ʿUmar, there was a musician who played the çenk (a stringed instrument) most …