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... |
|
Read more of this spiritual story >>
|
|
|
 |
When to Be Practical – Featured Spiritual Story
|
As three travelers crossed the mountains of the Himalaya, they discussed the importance of putting into practice everything they had learned on a spiritual plane. They we so engrossed in their conversation that it was only late at night that they realized that all they had with them was a piece of bread.
They decided not to discuss who deserved to eat it; since they were pious men, they left the decision in the hands of the gods. They prayed that, during the night, a superior spirit should... |
|
Read more of this spiritual story >>
|
|
|
|
|
|
