The orphan pearl

"Al-Durra Al-Yatima" (The Orphan Pearl) is one of the most magnificent treatises of Abdullah ibn al-Muqaffa, the encyclopedic writer who combined the cultures of the Arabs, Persians, Greeks, and Indians, crafting an enduring literary masterpiece that blends profound wisdom with beautiful expression. In this eloquent treatise, Ibn al-Muqaffa presents the essence of his life's experience in the form of advice and etiquette that guides people toward noble morals, sound judgment, and good compa...