Spiritual Stories by Sufi Stories

Welcome to the page of Sufi stories!

These are spiritual Sufi stories that have been handed down over the generations. They come from many sources, and especially the books from Idries Shah who was a very rich source of Sufi stories for decades and continues to provide thought provoking insights even years after his books were published.

If you have a story that you'd like to share which you feel would appeal to people of all religions and spiritual paths, please feel free to submit it using the link at the bottom of this page.

Dervish and the Money – Featured Spiritual Story

A dervish was praying silently. A wealthy merchant, observing the dervish's devotion and sincerity, was deeply touched by him. The merchant offered the drevish a bag of gold. "I know you will use the money for God's sake. Please take it."

"Just a moment," the dervish replied. "I'm not sure if it is lawful for me to take your money. Are you...

Town and the Two Streets – Featured Spiritual Story

In eastern Armenia there was a little village with two parallel streets, called North Way and South Way, respectively. A traveler from afar walked down South Way, and soon resolved to visit the other street; however, as soon as he entered it, the merchants noticed that his eyes were filled with tears.

"Someone must have died on South Way..."

Sufi Stories

A Death Is Intoxicated by Idries Shah	A Misfit by Shams-e Tabrizi
Ancient Coffer of Nuri Bey by Idries Shah	Barber and the White Hairs by Massud Farzan
How to Catch Monkeys by Idries Shah	In the Hands of God by James Fadiman and Robert Frager
Losing Everything by Unknown	Moon In A Bowl of Water by Massud Farzan
Ogre and the Sufi by Idries Shah	So Called Dragon Slayer by James Fadiman and Robert Frager
Story of the Locksmith by Idries Shah	Sultan and the Sheikh by James Fadiman and Robert Frager
The Bequest by Idries Shah	The Dog, The Stick, and the Sufi by Idries Shah
The Land of Truth by Idries Shah	The Man, The Boy, and the Donkey by Unknown
The Oath by Idries Shah	The Swearing Arab and God's Message by Massud Farzan
The Tales of the Sands by Idries Shah	The Three Fish by Jalal al-Din Rumi
The Tiger and the Fox by Massud Farzan	When to Be Practical by Mohammed Gwath Shattari
Who Is It by Massud Farzan

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Spiritual Stories by Sufi Stories

Dervish and the Money – Featured Spiritual Story

Town and the Two Streets – Featured Spiritual Story

Sufi Stories

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