Kisah Bijaksana — Kisah Sufi

Muhammad and the Eagle

At the time of prayer, Muhammad took off his shoes. Then an eagle swooped down and grabbed one of the shoes. Muhammad shouted at the eagle as it flew away, “O Creature-of-God, why do you act so rudely

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Ali and his Servant

The prophet Muhammad had whispered to Ali’s servant that Ali would die by the servant’s own hand. The servant begged Ali to slay him instead. “Let me not commit this terrible sin!” said the servant, w

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Ali and the Knight

Ali had defeated an enemy knight, but just as he was about to strike the death-blow the knight spat in Ali’s face. Ali immediately threw his sword away and said to the knight, “Arise!” “I don’t unders

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When Hallaj Grew Pale

Hallaj dared to say, “I am the Truth” (Ana ‘l-Haqq). In other words: “I am God.” So the people condemned Hallaj to death. They impaled him, and they cut off his hands and feet. The loss of blood made

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The Caliph and the Pearl

Caliph Abdul-Aziz possessed a pearl of exquisite beauty, and he had it set in a ring of gold. All the courtiers of the Caliph’s court admired this marvelous pearl. A famine then swept through the coun

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The King’s Caravansary

A wandering Sufi demanded an audience with the king, Ibrahim ibn-Adham. Intrigued, the king asked him, “What do you want?” “I would like to spend the night here at your caravansary,” said the Sufi. “B

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King Ibrahim on the Roof

King Ibrahim ibn-Adham still sat on the throne; he had not yet become a dervish. One night, the king heard heavy footsteps on the palace roof. “Who dares disturb my peace?” he wondered, and he went to

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King Ibrahim Hears the Voice

King Ibrahim ibn-Adham was a skilled horseman and hunter. One day as he chased a deer, he heard a voice shout, “O Ibrahim, were you created for this?” He thought he was imagining things, and he contin

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King Ibrahim and the Needle

King Ibrahim ibn-Adham had renounced his throne and became a wandering Sufi. One day as he sat by the seashore, using a needle to stitch his patched cloak, a nobleman walked by and saw him. “That is K

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King Ibrahim and the Old Sufi

An old Sufi came looking for Ibrahim in the wilderness. Ibrahim welcomed him and served him a splendid banquet. “How is this possible?” asked the old man, amazed. “God provides,” said Ibrahim, smiling

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Rabia’s House

Rabia lived as a slave, dwelling in the ruins. Her master, impressed by her devotions, decided to give her a house. “You cannot live in those ruins,” he said. “Come live in this house instead!” Rabia

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Rabia and the Governor of Basra

Rabia earned the admiration of many men, but she rejected their proposals of marriage. When the governor of Basra implored her to marry him, she said, “Only someone who exists can enter into marriage,

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Rabia’s Total Devotion

So great was Rabia’s devotion to God that she had no time for anything else, neither love nor hate. “Don’t you revile Satan?” someone asked. “I do,” she said. “But my love of the all-merciful God leav

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Rabia and the Blanket

A friend gave Rabia four coins so she could buy a blanket. “This winter is very cold,” she said to Rabia. “You need a blanket!” So Rabia took the money and went to the market where she found a vendor

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Rabia and the Purse of Gold

A wealthy man wished to give Rabia a gift, so he brought her a purse of gold coins. “God provides for everyone, even those who curse him,” Rabia said. “I don’t need your gold.” The rich man still stoo

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