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.

The Bequest – Featured Spiritual Story

A man died far from his home, and in the portion of his will which he had available for bequest, he left in these words:

"Let the community where the land is situated take what they wish for themselvs, and let them give that which they wish to Arif the Humble."

Now Arif was a young man at the time, who had far less apparent authority than anyone in the community. Therefore the elders took possession of whatever they wanted...

Story of the Locksmith – Featured Spiritual Story

Once there lived a metalworker, a locksmith, who was unjustly accused of crimes and was sentenced to a deep, dark prison. After he had been there awhile, his wife who loved him very much went to the King and beseeched him that she might at least give him a prayer rug so he could observe his five prostrations every day.

The King considered that a lawful request, so he...

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
Dervish and the Money by James Fadiman and Robert Frager	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	Sultan and the Sheikh by James Fadiman and Robert Frager
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
Town and the Two Streets by Sheikh Qalandar Shah	When to Be Practical by Mohammed Gwath Shattari
Who Is It by Massud Farzan

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Spiritual Stories by Sufi Stories

The Bequest – Featured Spiritual Story

Story of the Locksmith – Featured Spiritual Story

Sufi Stories

Accelerate and Deepen Your Spiritual Awakening