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, 20233 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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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min
Traditional Healing Practices Among Pakistanis
The region is known for its vast and diverse landscape, which has contributed to the development of unique knowledge and healing practices.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20233 min
Tea
Chaye has a long and fascinating history that stretches back centuries. Its origin is thought to be in China, where it was first cultivated
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min
Traditional Kohl
Traditional Kohl, known as kajal or Surma, is an ancient cosmetic substance used worldwide for thousands of years.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min
The Nastaliq Script
The Nastaliq script is a form of the Arabic script that is particularly associated with Persian. It was used in what is now Pakistan.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min
List of Gurdwaras in Pakistan
Often known as the birthplace of Sikhism, several important Sikh heritage sites dot the country, some of the Gurdwaras in Pakistan in blog.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min
A Saint Battles a Dragon
Legend has it that a lake close to present-day Ziarat was home to a nine-headed dragon. The story goes on that the dragon, whenever...
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20233 min
Anti-Semitism: a Colonial Construct in Pakistan
Islam sees itself as a continuation of the Abrahamic tradition, which includes Judaism and Christianity, and therefore shares same spirit.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min
Barbarikon: the Lost Roman City in Pakistan
Barbarikon was an ancient city near the modern-day city of Karachi in Pakistan, a prominent center of trade during the Roman era.
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Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20233 min
Noori Jam Tamachi
Once upon a time, there was a small village near Keenjhar Lake. Due to their prolonged exposure to the sun while fishing from the lake,...
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Folkloristan
Feb 15, 20234 min
Umar Maruee
A shepherd named Palini and his wife Ma Duee used to reside on a tiny farm in the village of Malir. They lived a life of contentment,...
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Feb 15, 20233 min
A Wedding of Giants
Once upon a time, there was a hunter, who left for the hills on one of his expeditions. With him he carried rations to suffice him for...
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Feb 15, 20235 min
Sorath Rai Diyach
Junagadh was once governed by King Rai Diyach. His lone sister was barren. She spent most of her time in prayer since she desired to have...
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Komal Salman
Feb 13, 20233 min
Tahir Javed Mughal
Tahir Javed Mughal is a renowned Pakistani writer who contributed significantly to Urdu literature. He was born on December 16, 1944.
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Folkloristan
Feb 4, 20233 min
Occult Science and Theory in the Middle Ages
Several medieval manuscripts from the Muslim world discuss talismans, magic, the zodiac, omens, and the like.
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Folkloristan
Jan 27, 20232 min
A Traveller from the Otherworld
Sometime after the formation of Pakistan, a man from Ghizer was crossing the Shandur in autumn. Just as he began his descent to...
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Folkloristan
Jan 27, 20231 min
Tale behind a Balochi Proverb
Once upon a time there were two brothers. Both of them were shepherds. One day, each of their goats gave birth to kids whilst one of them...
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Folkloristan
Jan 27, 20232 min
The Lone Aalim
In the small village of Jalozai, in district Pabbi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there lived a man. He was called Imam Sahab by the villagers. In...
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Folkloristan
Jan 27, 20232 min
The Crow and the Sparrow
Once upon a time, there was a crow and a sparrow. The crow collected salt while the sparrow collected twigs. Together, they collected a...
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