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On the meaning of this (Tradition)

On the meaning of this (Tradition)

On the meaning of this (Tradition), “Show unto us the things as they are (in reality)”; and on the meaning of this (saying), “If the covering were lifted, my certainty would not be increased”; and on his (the poet’s) verse: “When thou regardest any one with a malign eye, thou art regarding him from the […]

On the words of God

On the words of God

(On the words of God) “He created the Jinn from smokeless fire,” and His words concerning Iblís: “verily he was one of the Jinn, and he transgressed.” خلق الجان من مارج من نار و قوله تعالی فی حق ابلیس انه کان من الجن ففسق شعله می‌زد آتش جان سفیه که آتشی بود الولد سر ابیه […]

The wise purpose (of Ayáz)

The wise purpose (of Ayáz)

Explaining that what is related

Explaining that what is related

The Story of Ayáz

The Story of Ayáz

Concerning what may be hoped

Concerning what may be hoped

Reply to the simpleton

Reply to the simpleton

Explaining the banefulness

Explaining the banefulness

The (Divine) answer

The (Divine) answer

Explaining that when injury befalls

Explaining that when injury befalls

The sending of Azrael

The sending of Azrael

The sending of Isráfíl (Seraphiel)

The sending of Isráfíl (Seraphiel)