Origins

Al-Asr (Time)

Al-Asr (Time), from the Qur'an: English translation and Arabic transliteration, from Salaat, published by Threshold Society.

A Story about Suleyman Dede

The following is a story told on several occasions in Dede's house when visitors were present and there was much sohbet and discussion about the Way. The first part I recall as being complete [Dede] in itself as a response to some question or comment put by a European guest, and which I translated, and was referred to several times over the years. Part II I recall being told by Dede when there were Turkish dervishes or mixed company visiting, and I several years later retold the story of Part I when we were having a good time; Dede then related the story in Part II

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