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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …