Bahlool and the Lard and Turnips
One day, Bahlool went to Harun al-Rashid and requested some lard (known as “pieh…
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Bahlool and the Flattering Poet
One day, a sycophantic poet encountered Bahlool and said to him, “Whenever I see…
Harun al-Rashid and the Killing of a Madman
One day, Harun al-Rashid was passing by a cemetery and saw Bahlool and his…
Bahlool and Separating the Rich from the Poor
One day, Bahlool was in the Baghdad cemetery shaking the heads of the dead,…
Bahlool, Be Wise
A person said to Bahlool, “How long will you remain in your madness? Wake…
Bahlool and the Reason for Heavy Sleep
Bahlool was asked, “What causes heavy sleep?” He replied, “It is the lightness of…
Bahlool and the Golden Knife That Stole the Show
One evening, Bahlool had a guest at his home, and they were deep in…
Bahlool and the Rain Prayer
One day, Bahlool saw a group of people heading into the desert to pray…
Bahlool and the Walnuts
A man gave Bahlool some walnuts and said, “Break them open and eat, and…
Bahlool and the Solution to Dealing with a Powerful Enemy
A man said to Bahlool, “I have a powerful enemy whom I cannot defeat….
Bahlool and the Value of Raindrops Over a Raging Flood
One day, Harun al-Rashid, in a fit of anger, exclaimed, “I am like a…
Bahlool and the Border Between Crying and Laughing
Someone asked Bahlool, “What is the difference between crying and laughing?” He replied, “A…
Bahlool and the Singing Bird
One day, Bahlool was walking along the road with a friend when they saw…
Bahlool and Thinking or Not Thinking
Someone asked Bahlool, “Is it better to think, or not to think?” He replied,…
