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How they summoned the Israelites to the maydán

How they summoned the Israelites to the maydán

How they summoned the Israelites to the maydán, as a device to prevent the begetting of Moses, on whom be peace. به میدان خواندن بنی اسرائیل برای حیله‌ی ولادت موسی علیه السلام ای اسیران سوی میدانگه روید کز شهانشه دیدن و جودست امید “O captives, go ye to the maydán, for there is hope (for […]

The Story of Pharaoh’s dream

The Story of Pharaoh’s dream

The Story of Pharaoh’s dream of the coming of Moses, on whom be peace, and how he took thought to relieve himself (of the threatened danger). قصه‌ی خواب دیدن فرعون آمدن موسی را علیه السلام و تدارک اندیشیدن جهد فرعونی چو بی توفیق بود هرچه او می‌دوخت آن تفتیق بود Inasmuch as Pharaoh’s toil was […]

The Story of Hárút and Márút

The Story of Hárút and Márút

Explanation of (the text)

Explanation of (the text)

Comparison of Pharaoh and his pretence

Comparison of Pharaoh and his pretence

How Bal‘am the son of Bá‘úr

How Bal‘am the son of Bá‘úr

How a braggart greased his lips and moustache

How a braggart greased his lips and moustache

How the jackal fell into the dyeing-vat

How the jackal fell into the dyeing-vat

How the Khwája and his kinsfolk arrived

How the Khwája and his kinsfolk arrived

How Majnún petted the dog

How Majnún petted the dog

How the Khwaja and his family

How the Khwaja and his family

The Khwaja’s departure to the country

The Khwaja’s departure to the country