Bahlool’s Conversation with Abu Hanifa
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne day Abu Hanifa was teaching at the college. Bahlool was sitting in a corner, listening to Abu Hanifa’s lesson. In the middle of his lesson, Abu Hanifa said that, […]
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Haroun Rashid and a Hunter
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Khalifa was playing chess with his wife Zubaydah one Eid day. Bahlool came near them, sat down, and watched the game. A hunter saluted them by kissing the floor. […]
Bahlool, a Bundle, Barley Bread, and Vinegar
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt is said that Bahlool mostly spent his time sitting in a graveyard. One day, as usual, he went there. Haroun passed by, desiring to hunt. When he arrived near […]
Bahlool Sells Paradise
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne day Bahlool was sitting at the corner of the river, and since he was useless, he was making some flower beds like the children were. Haroun Rashid’s wife Zubaydah […]
Bahlool and Another Thief
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is said that Bahlool lived in a desolate house. Across it was a cobbler’s shop which had a window opening towards the house. Bahlool collected a few dirhams and […]
Haroun Asks Bahlool Another Question
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne day Bahlool arrived in Haroun’s court and sat in a seat equal to him during the assembly. Haroun was surprised at Bahlool’s behavior, so he wanted to embarrass him. […]
Bahlool and a Thief
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne day Bahlool was wearing new shoes. He went to the mosque for prayers. He saw a man staring at his shoes. Bahlool understood that he wanted his new shoes. […]
Haroun Asks Bahlool a Question
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne day Haroun was intoxicated and was sitting in a place on the corner of the river, busy watching the spectacle being made by the water waves. Meanwhile, Bahlool arrived. […]
Bahlool’s Discussion with a Faqih
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt is said that a famous Faqih of Khorasan came to Baghdad. When Haroun heard of this, he invited the Faqih to his court. He was respectfully welcomed and was […]
Bahlool Criticizes Haroun
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne day Bahlool was near Haroun. He said, “O Bahlool! Criticize me.” Bahlool said, “O Haroun! If there is no water in the desert, you are attacked by severe thirst, […]