Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ

Fables of Pilpay

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Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, followed by a reimagining in 1818, have kept these fables alive through the centuries. Notably, Max Mueller highlighted La Fontaines indebtedness to this work, while other scholars recognize the influe...

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Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ

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Mar 12, 2026

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Episodes

034 - The Fox the Wolf and the Raven 15.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

033 - The Merchant and his Friend 14.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

032 - The Gardener and the Bear 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

031 - The Frog the Craw-fish and the Serpent 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

030 - Two young Merchants the one crafty and the other without Deceit 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

029 - The Tortoise and two Ducks 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

028 - The Angel Ruler of the Sea and two Birds called Gerandi 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

027 - The Wolf the Fox the Raven and the Camel 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

026 - The Hunter the Fox and the Leopard 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

025 - The Nightingale and the Countryman 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

024 - The Falcon and the Hen 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

023 - The Scorpion and the Tortoise 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

022 - The two Fishermen and the three Fishes 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

021 - The Lion and the Rabbit 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

020 - The Rabbit the Fox and the Wolf 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

019 - The Crane and the Craw-fish 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

018 - A Raven a Fox and a Serpent 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

017 - The King who from a savage Tyrant became benign and just 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

016 - The Sparrow and the Sparrow-hawk 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

015 - The Fox and the Hen 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

014 - The two Travellers and the Lion carved in Stone 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

013 - The Carpenter and the Ape 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

012 - The Countryman and several Rats 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

011 - The Demise the Falcon and the Raven 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

010 - The King and his two Sons 13.02.2026

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, f...

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