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The Wise Fool of Baghdad is an insightful collection of true stories from the life of Bahlool Dana, who feigned madness to escape the oppression of the ruling class in Baghdad circa the 8th century AD. As a result, Bahlool dispensed wisdom in strange and amusing ways.
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19 February 2026 / 2. Ramadhan 1447
A guide to Mashad
A GUIDE TO MASHAD
BY LATE MAHMUD MAHWAN
SUMMER 1994 EDITION
MAHWAN PUBLICATIONS AND YAS PUBLICATIONS
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How can one become sure which of the ulema giving advice and lectures are worthy and qualified to so?
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We live in a community of hundreds of thousands of Muslims and have many ulema--many of whom we do not believe are qualified. How can a person obtain assurance (or certification) that the ulema that are giving advice and lectures are supported and qualified according to the rules of the Shia faith?
Najaf, also known as Ghariyy, can be considered a capital not only for Shia Hawzas of Iraq but also for various Shia hawzas across the globe. The unique academic nature of this city dates back to its establishment in 450 A.H.
