The Book Five of the Masnavi must be read in order to understand the other first Four volumes. It also includes popular stories from the local bazaar to fables, tales from Rumi's time: Story I: The Prophet and his Infidel Guest Story II: The Arab and his Dog Story III: The Sage and the Peacock Story IV: Muhammad Khwarazm Shah and the Rafizis of Sabzawar Story V: The Man who claimed to be a Prophet Story VI: The Disciple who blindly imitated his Shaikh Story VII: How Adam was created out of a handful of earth brought by an Angel Story VIII: Mahmud and Ayaz Story IX: The sincere repentance of...
The Book Five of the Masnavi must be read in order to understand the other first Four volumes. It also includes popular stories from the local bazaar ...
O Life of the heart, Husamu-'d-Din, My zeal burnt within me to write this sixth part The Masnavi became a standard through thy influence, Thy sword (Husam) has made it an exemplar to the world O spiritual one, I now offer it to thee, This sixth part of the entire Masnavi. Story I: The Hindu Slave who loved his Master's Daughter Story II: The Fowler and the Bird Story III: The Drunken Turkish Amir and the Minstrel Story IV: The Purchase of Bilal Story V: The Sufi and the Qazi Story VI: The Faqir and the Hidden Treasure Story VII: The Three Travelers Story VIII: The Man who received a Pension...
O Life of the heart, Husamu-'d-Din, My zeal burnt within me to write this sixth part The Masnavi became a standard through thy influence, Thy sword (...