Genie

Stories tagged Genie:

• The Tale of the Fisherman and the Jinni Aug 17, 2025

  

  On the shores of the great sea that borders the lands of the faithful, there lived a fisherman so poor that each day’s catch determined whether his family would eat that evening or go to bed hungry. His name was Khalil, and though his nets were old and patched, and his boat was small and weathered, his heart remained strong with faith and his spirit unbroken by the hardships of his humble life.

• The Tale of the Merchant and the Jinni Aug 17, 2025

  

  In the days when merchants traveled vast distances across desert and sea to trade in precious goods, there lived in Baghdad a successful trader named Ahmad ibn Malik. He was known throughout the commercial districts as an honest man who kept his word, paid his debts promptly, and treated his customers fairly, regardless of their station in life.

  Ahmad’s business required him to journey frequently to distant cities, carrying samples of fine goods and negotiating contracts for larger shipments. On this particular journey, he was returning from Damascus where he had successfully arranged for the purchase of silk, spices, and precious stones that would bring considerable profit to his family.

• The Story of the Magic Lantern Jan 16, 2025

  

  In the ancient city of Cairo, where the mighty Nile flows like a ribbon of silver through the heart of Egypt, there lived a humble lamp-maker named Farid. His small workshop sat in the shadow of the great pyramids, and though he was poor in material wealth, he was rich in skill and contentment.

  Farid crafted the most beautiful lanterns in all of Cairo. His lamps were sought after by merchants, nobles, and even visiting princes, for each one was a work of art – intricately carved, perfectly balanced, and designed to cast the most pleasing light. Yet despite his reputation, Farid remained humble and kind, often giving his finest work to those who could not afford to pay.