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One of the ministers showed mercy to his subordinates and worked for their well-being. By chance, he fell into the king’s disfavor. Everyone tried to help him, and the officials treated him kindly in his punishment. The nobles praised his good character, and the king forgave him. A wise man,…

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A trickster braided his hair and claimed to be a descendant of Ali. He entered a city with a caravan from Hejaz, pretending to have returned from pilgrimage, and presented a poem to the king, claiming it as his own. The king bestowed many gifts upon him and honored him.…

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The ministers of Nushirvan were deliberating on an important matter of state, each offering different opinions, and the king also proposed a plan. Bozorgmehr chose the king’s opinion. The ministers asked him in private, “What advantage did you see in the king’s opinion over the thoughts of so many wise…

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A king ordered the execution of an innocent man. The man said, “O King! Do not seek your own harm by the anger you have towards me, for this punishment will end my life in a moment, but its guilt will remain with you forever.” The span of life, like…

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One of the ministers went to Dhu’l-Nun the Egyptian and sought his help, saying, “Day and night I am occupied in the service of the king, hoping for his favor and fearing his punishment.” Dhu’l-Nun wept and said, “If I worshipped God, the Almighty, as you serve the king, I…

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A dervish was sitting alone in a corner when a king passed by. The dervish, content with his state of detachment, did not raise his head or pay any attention. The king, accustomed to the awe of his subjects, was offended and said, “These ascetics are like animals; they have…

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There was a man who excelled in the art of wrestling, knowing three hundred and sixty fine techniques, and each day he would wrestle using a different one. He had a particular fondness for one of his students and taught him three hundred and fifty-nine techniques, but he always delayed…

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They tell the story of a tyrant who bought firewood from the poor at an unfair price and gave it to the rich for free. A wise man passed by and said to him: You are like a snake that bites everyone it sees, Or an owl that ruins every…

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I heard that one of the Arab kings told his attendants, “Double the stipend of so-and-so, for he is always present at the court and ready to obey orders, while the other servants are busy with play and neglect their duties.” A wise man heard this and cried out in…

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The king of Zozan had a nobleman who was generous and well-regarded, serving everyone kindly in person and speaking well of them in their absence. However, the king was displeased with one of his actions, confiscated his property, and punished him. The king’s officers, acknowledging the nobleman’s past generosity, treated…

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One of the servants of Amr Lays had escaped. People went after him and brought him back. The minister had a grudge against him and ordered his execution to prevent other servants from doing the same. The servant bowed his head to the ground before Amr and said: "Whatever happens…

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One of the kings had a dreadful illness, the details of which are better left unsaid. The Greek physicians agreed that the only cure for this ailment was the gall of a person with specific qualities. The king ordered such a person to be found. They found a farmer’s son…

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They tell the story of a troublemaker who threw a stone at a pious man. The dervish had no opportunity for revenge, so he kept the stone. Later, when the king became angry with that troublemaker and threw him into a well, the dervish went in and struck him on…

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I heard of a heedless man who destroyed the homes of the subjects to fill the king’s treasury, unaware of the wise saying: “Whoever offends God, the Almighty, to win the hearts of people, God will set those very people against him to ruin his life.” The burning fire does…

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It is said that Nushirvan the Just was once hunting and they roasted some game, but there was no salt. A servant went to the village to fetch some. Nushirvan said, “Buy the salt at its price so that it does not become customary to take it for free and…

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A prince inherited a vast treasure from his father. He opened his hand in generosity, giving liberally and showering his wealth upon the army and the people. The scent of aloeswood does not spread from the box, Put it on the fire, and it will smell like ambergris. If you…

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A few travelers were in my company, outwardly adorned with piety, and one of the nobles had a high opinion of this group and had assigned them a stipend. However, one of them acted in a way that was not befitting of dervishes. The noble’s opinion soured, and their support…

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One of my friends complained to me about the unfavorable times, saying, “I have little means and many dependents, and I cannot bear the burden of poverty. Many times I have thought of moving to another region where no one would know of my good or bad fortune.” Many have…

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One of the ministers was dismissed and joined the circle of dervishes. The blessing of their company influenced him, and he found peace of mind. The king once again favored him and offered him a position. He declined, saying, “Dismissal is better for the wise than engagement.” Those who sit…

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One of the former kings was negligent in the governance of his kingdom and treated his army harshly. Consequently, a formidable enemy arose, and everyone turned their backs on him. When they withhold treasure from the army, They hesitate to draw their swords. One of those who betrayed me had…

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I heard about a king who spent a night in revelry and, at the end of his drunkenness, said: “There is no moment in the world more delightful than this, When we have no thoughts of good or bad, and no worries about anyone.” A dervish, who was sleeping outside…

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An unjust king asked a pious man, “Which act of worship is the most virtuous?” The pious man replied, “For you, it is to sleep at midday so that you do not harm people for a while.” I saw a tyrant asleep at midday, And I said, “This is a…

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A dervish, whose prayers were always answered, appeared in Baghdad. Hajjaj Yusuf was informed and summoned him. He said, “Pray a good prayer for me.” The dervish replied, “O God, take his life.” Hajjaj asked, “For God’s sake, what kind of prayer is this?” The dervish replied, “This is a…

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I was meditating at the tomb of the Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist), peace be upon him, in the Great Mosque of Damascus when one of the Arab kings, known for his injustice, happened to come for a visit. He prayed and made supplications, asking for his needs to be…