Mullah Nassruddin Feeds his Coat
Folk Satire | Turkish, Persian, Arabic and Urdu | A fable on sharing food, and not looking down on people
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- Jul 5, 2023
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Istorak: The One who Pants
Deep within the enchanting valley of Chitral, nestled amidst towering mountains, there lies a village named Mroi. In this village, a...
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Folkloristan
- Jul 5, 2023
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Sher Alam Maimoonai
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Rural Traditions at the Brink of Extinction
As the world moves towards fast-paced urbanization providing a glittering and lavish image, something behind the big curtain has been...
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Folkloristan
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Women in Scholarship in the Medieval Muslim World
During Islam's golden age, women shined. Their brilliance and intelligence illuminated the path towards progress and enlightenment. Some...
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Folkloristan
- Jun 24, 2023
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Nobility, Royalty, and Warriors: Women from Muslim History
Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (625 CE) - An early convert to Islam, Nusaybah participated in multiple battles, defending and protecting Prophet...
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Shahjahan Baloch
- Jun 2, 2023
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Pharwala Fort: the last symbol of Gakhar rule in the Potohar region
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Folkloristan
- May 7, 2023
- 2 min
Atar and Anahita
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Rida Baloch
- May 7, 2023
- 4 min
Saghar Siddiqui
‘Jis ehad mein lutt jaye faqeeron ki kamayi, Uss daur ke Sultan se kuch bhool hui hai.’ In an era where beggars are robbed of their...
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Folkloristan
- Apr 26, 2023
- 3 min
The Ancient City Complex: Madain
Madain, also known as Ctesiphon, is an ancient city in modern-day Iraq. The city is known for its rich history and role in shaping society.
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Folkloristan
- Apr 26, 2023
- 2 min
Rustum and Sohrab
A folio depicting the scene of Sohrab's Death (British Museum) The story of Rustam and Sohrab is one of the most famous and tragic tales...
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Folkloristan
- Apr 26, 2023
- 3 min
The Three Brothers
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Folkloristan
- Apr 26, 2023
- 2 min
Queen of the Night
Ecological Folklore | The Night-Blooming Jasmine (Raat ki Rani) flower
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Folkloristan
- Apr 26, 2023
- 2 min
King of the Day
Ecological Folklore | The Day-Blooming Jasmine (Din ka Raja) flower
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Folkloristan
- Apr 6, 2023
- 2 min
The Rose and the Nightingale
Ecological Folklore | A Sufi fable about a rose and a nightingale.
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Folkloristan
- Apr 6, 2023
- 2 min
Legend of the Ketas Raj Temples
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Folkloristan
- Apr 6, 2023
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Yusuf Zulaikha
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Folkloristan
- Apr 6, 2023
- 3 min
Laila Majnu
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Folkloristan
- Feb 26, 2023
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Mullah Nasruddin, in the words of Amir Khusrow
The stories of Mullah Nasruddin were originally transmitted orally, through storytelling and performance, during the Seljuk era.
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Folkloristan
- Feb 26, 2023
- 3 min
Dastaan-e-Ameer Hamza; Origins and History
Daastan-e-Ameer Humza (also known as Humzanama or Tilism-e-Hoshruba) is a traditional Persian story originally written in the 13th century.
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