In the early years of Islam in the Arab lands, the newly converted Moslems waged many wars with others who did not yet believe in […]
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The Lover Who Was Nothing
A man, desperately in love, arrived at the house of his beloved and enthu- siastically knocked on the door. “Who’s there?” asked the lady. “It’s […]
Chinese and Greek Painters
Chinese painters and their Greek counterparts in Asia Minor had been great rivals since the beginning of time, each considering themselves superior to the other. […]
The Deaf Man and His Sick Neighbor
A man had been losing his hearing for some time but was too proud to admit his debility and continued to pretend that nothing was […]
The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox
The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox A lion, a wolf, and a fox had become hunting partners. The lion was reluctant to be seen […]
The Man Who Wanted a Tattoo
The Man Who Wanted a Tattoo There is a town called Qazvin in central Persia where it was customary for wrestlers to tattoo parts of […]
The Sailor and the Professor
The Sailor and the Professor It was late in the day, and the professor needed to cross the water to get back to the island […]
The Old Harp Player
The Old Harp Player Gifted musicians were a great rarity in the old days, but it was during the reign of the famous Caliph Omar […]
Merchant and Parrot
Merchant and Parrot Many years ago, a Persian merchant was given a beautiful parrot as a gift by his Indian trading partners. He kept the […]
The Fly Who Thought She Was a Sailor
The Fly Who Thought She Was a Sailor A poor donkey had been patiently carrying his heavy load all day long without a moment’s respite. […]