Historical Context
Who is the founder of Islam?
Muhamad
Meaning of the Koran?
Recitation
What are the central themes throughout all of Sa'di's works?
Greed is bad and material wealth isn't as powerful as knowledge
What type of literature is this?
Folktale
What was the king and falcon hunting?
Gazelle
Whats is a Sufis?
Religious sect of Islam which focused on being alone and trying to be one with god and were good poets in the process they are said to have feelings of intoxication, bliss and pain.
What heavenly books are included in the Koran?
The Torah, Psalms of David, New Testament
Why do people still read his works
Enjoyment and Guidance
Who is the author?
There is no single author but it was passed from Persian to Arabic cultures. It was also altered by merchants and other people who spoke it
Who was supposed to die for letting the gazelle escape?
The king
Most famous piece of Arabic Literature?
Qasidas (poem book)
What are the chapters of the Koran called?
Surahs
What was he revered for?
His wit, learning, and elegant writing style
What framework connects the stories in the Thousand and One Nights?
The woman hating King Shahriyarm who marries a different woman every night and kills her the next morning. The Princess tells a story every night and holds out the ending until the morning.
He thought the Falcon was being annoying when in reality the Falcon was saving the Kings life. The king let his pride get in the way.
Who was the most famous Persian poet?
Shah Nama
What does the Koran define as paradise?
Gardens watered by running streams
What is the inspiration for his pseudonym?
Muslihuddin
What are the themes in the different stories?
Karma, mercy, paranoia, and hubris
What story id The King of Sindbad and the Falcon told in?
King Yunan and the Doctor
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
1. Shahada (Faith)
2. Salah (Prayer)
3. Sawm (Fasting)
4. Zakah (Aimsgiving/Charity)
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage)
What is the central message of "daybreak"?
God is there from the beginning to protect people
What are Sa'di's three major works?
1. The Bustan (garden)
2. Gulistan (rose garden)
3. The Divan (collection of poems)
What are the three different strands of the Thousand and One Nights?
1. Original Persian book
2. Set in Baghdad and focuses on the regin of King Harun ar-Rashid
3. Short humorous tales from Ciaro
Where was the poison coming from?
A snake