THE TALE OF THE FOUR DERVISHES
Of Amir Khusru

Retold by Amina Shah

Octagon Press, London, 1979

A story within a story within a story, told in true Arabian Nights fashion. Tradition has it that the great Nizamuddin Awliyya, after hearing this allegory from his disciple Khusru, placed a benediction on the work. It is widely believed that those who hear it will be restored to health.