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Arabian Tales and Arabic Stories - Classic Folktales and Legends from Arab World

Welcome to Arabian Tales & Arabic Stories

Welcome to the enchanting world of Arabian Tales and Arabic Stories, a treasure trove of timeless narratives that have captivated hearts for centuries. Originating from the rich oral and literary traditions of the Arab world, these stories are filled with wonder, wisdom, and magic. From bustling bazaars and hidden caves to magnificent palaces and distant lands, each tale invites readers into a realm where anything is possible.

Among the most beloved are stories from "One Thousand and One Nights" (also known as Arabian Nights), where the clever Scheherazade tells tales to save her life—spinning unforgettable adventures of heroes like Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sindbad the Sailor. These narratives are not only thrilling but also offer timeless lessons about courage, kindness, justice, and the power of wit.

Whether you're discovering them for the first time or revisiting these classics, Arabian Tales promise a magical journey across deserts and seas, filled with mystery, morality, and marvel. Let the storytelling begin!

Arabic Stories

Arabian Story of Alibaba and Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and Forty Thieves

The story takes place in Baghdad during the Abbasid era. Ali Baba and his elder brother Cassim are the sons of a merchant. After the death of their father, one day Ali Baba is at work collecting and cutting firewood in the forest, and he happens to overhear a group of forty thieves visiting their treasure store.

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An Arabic Story of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp

The Story of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp

Aladdin, was a very careless and idle fellow. He was disobedient to his father and mother, and would go out early in the morning and stay out all day, playing in the streets and public places with idle children of his own age.

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Sindbad the Sailor - Arabian Tales

Stories of Sindbad The Sailor

In the reign of the same caliph, Haroun-al-Raschid, of whom we have already heard, there lived at Bagdad a poor porter called Hindbad. One day, when the weather was excessively hot, he was employed to carry a heavy burden from one end of the town to the other. Being much fatigued, he took off his load, and sat upon it, near a large mansion.

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