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 Tales of the Sands – Featured Spiritual Story

A stream, from its source in far-off mountains, passing through every kind and description of countryside, at last reached the sands of the desert. Just as it had crossed every other barrier, the stream tried to cross this one, but it found that as fast as it ran into the sand, its waters disappeared.

It was convinced, however, that its destiny was to cross this desert, and yet there was no way. Now a hidden voice, coming from the desert itself, whispered...

The Man, The Boy, and the Donkey – Featured Spiritual Story

A Man and his son were once going with their Donkey to market. As they were walking along by its side a countryman passed them and said: "You fools, what is a Donkey for but to ride upon?"

So the Man put the Boy on the Donkey and they went on their way. But soon they passed a group of men, one of whom said: "See that lazy youngster, he lets his father walk while he rides."

And thus the Man ordered his Boy to get off, and got on himself. But they hadn't gone far when

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	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 Oath by Idries Shah	The Swearing Arab and God's Message by Massud Farzan
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 Tales of the Sands – Featured Spiritual Story

The Man, The Boy, and the Donkey – Featured Spiritual Story

Sufi Stories

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