Nasreddin is a satirical Sufi figure, claimed as one of them by many ethnic groups[1], among them the Turkish people who believe him to have lived during the Middle Ages (around 13th century), in Aksehir, and later in Konya, under the Seljuq rule. Nasreddin is considered a populist philosopher and wise man of Turkish culture, remembered for his funny stories and anecdotes.[2] Origin and legacyNasreddin may possibly have lived in Anatolia, Turkey, born in Hortu Village in Sivrihisar, Eskisehir in the 13th century, then settled in Aksehir, and later in Konya, where he died (probably born in 1209 CE and died 1275/6 or 1285/6 CE).[3][4] As generations have gone by, new stories have been added to the Nasreddin corpus, others have been modified, and he and his his tales have spread to many regions.
Some funny storie I remember about this guy is: One time Nasreddin was coming to the city on his donkey and when Nasreddin arrived, Nasreddin's friend said I knew you from your donkey, Nasreddin said wow donkeys know each other. Another one Nasreddin was walking and his son was on the donkey, when the people saw that, they said look at this son who does respect his father, Nasreddin heard that and changed position, people again spoke and said look at this father who has no mercy for his son, Nasreddin heard that, then Nasreddin carried the donkey.
bottom line:
Satisfying all people is impossible.
Do you agree?
Nasreddin is a satirical Sufi figure, claimed as one of them by many ethnic groups[1], among them the Turkish people who believe him to have lived during the Middle Ages (around 13th century), in Aksehir, and later in Konya, under the Seljuq rule. Nasreddin is considered a populist philosopher and wise man of Turkish culture, remembered for his funny stories and anecdotes.[2] Origin and legacyNasreddin may possibly have lived in Anatolia, Turkey, born in Hortu Village in Sivrihisar, Eskisehir in the 13th century, then settled in Aksehir, and later in Konya, where he died (probably born in 1209 CE and died 1275/6 or 1285/6 CE).[3][4] As generations have gone by, new stories have been added to the Nasreddin corpus, others have been modified, and he and his his tales have spread to many regions.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasreddin
Some funny storie I remember about this guy is: One time Nasreddin was coming to the city on his donkey and when Nasreddin arrived, Nasreddin's friend said I knew you from your donkey, Nasreddin said wow donkeys know each other. Another one Nasreddin was walking and his son was on the donkey, when the people saw that, they said look at this son who does respect his father, Nasreddin heard that and changed position, people again spoke and said look at this father who has no mercy for his son, Nasreddin heard that, then Nasreddin carried the donkey.
bottom line:
Satisfying all people is impossible.
Do you agree?