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How the eyes of (external) sense regarded Sálih

How the eyes of (external) sense regarded Sálih

How the eyes of (external) sense regarded Sálih and his she-camel as despicable and without a champion; (for) when God is about to destroy an army He makes their adversaries appear despicable and few in their sight, even though the adversary be superior in strength: “and He was making you few in their eyes, that […]

The reason why the unblest are disappointed

The reason why the unblest are disappointed

The reason why the unblest are disappointed of both worlds, (according to the text) “he has lost this life and the life to come” سبب حرمان اشقیا از دو جهان که خسر الدنیا و الآخرة چون حکیمک اعتقادی کرده است کاسمان بیضه زمین چون زرده است‌‌ The wretched philosopher being firmly convinced that the sky […]

Explaining that both Moses and Pharaoh

Explaining that both Moses and Pharaoh

How the man yielded to his wife’s request

How the man yielded to his wife’s request

Explanation of the Tradition

Explanation of the Tradition

How the wife paid regard to her husband

How the wife paid regard to her husband

Explaining how every one’s movement

Explaining how every one’s movement

How the man counselled his wife

How the man counselled his wife

How the wife counselled her husband

How the wife counselled her husband

How the Bedouin bade his wife

How the Bedouin bade his wife

Explaining how it may happen

Explaining how it may happen

How disciples (novices in Súfism)

How disciples (novices in Súfism)