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A drought in Alexandria had exhausted the patience of the dervishes; the gates of heaven were closed to the earth, and the cries of the people reached the sky.

No creature, whether beast, bird, fish, or ant,

Was left that did not cry out to the heavens in despair.

It …

A dervish found himself in need.

Someone said: “So-and-so has immense wealth; if he becomes aware of your need, he will surely fulfill it without delay.”

The dervish replied: “I do not know him.”

The person said: “I will guide you.”

He took the dervish to the wealthy man’s house. …

One of the scholars had a large appetite but a small income. He mentioned his situation to a nobleman who respected him. The nobleman frowned at his request, finding it inappropriate for a man of learning to ask for help.

"Do not approach a dear friend with a frown,

For …

A brave man was severely wounded in the Tatar war.

Someone said: “Such-and-such merchant has a healing potion; if you ask, he might not withhold it.”

It is said that the merchant was known for his stinginess.

If the sun were in his bread basket,

No one would see daylight …

A grocer had a few dirhams owed to him by the Sufis in Wasit.

Every day, he would demand payment and speak harshly.

The companions were weary of his harassment, but they had no choice but to endure it.

A wise man among them said: “It is easier to promise …

One of the wise men was advising his son against overeating, saying that satiety makes people sick.

The son replied: “O father! Hunger kills people. Haven’t you heard the saying that it is better to die from overeating than to suffer from hunger?”

The father said: “Maintain moderation, ‘Eat and …

Two dervishes from Khorasan were traveling together. One was weak and would break his fast every two nights, while the other was strong and ate three times a day.

By chance, they were accused of espionage at the gate of a city. Both were imprisoned in a house, and the …

In the conduct of Ardashir Babakan, it is mentioned that he asked an Arab sage: “How much food should one eat in a day?”

The sage replied: “One hundred dirhams’ weight is sufficient.”

Ardashir asked: “What strength does this amount provide?”

The sage said: “This amount will sustain you, and …

One of the kings of Persia sent a skilled physician to serve the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

The physician stayed in the land of the Arabs for a year, but no one came to him for treatment or sought his medical advice.

He approached the Prophet and complained: …

I heard a dervish who was burning in the fire of poverty, sewing patches on his cloak, and comforting his distressed heart by saying:

"Let us be content with dry bread and a patched cloak,

For bearing our own burden is better than bearing the burden of others’ favors."

Someone …