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The Al-Jilwah
&
Mashaf Res
the Yezidi Scriptures
AL-JILWAH (THE REVELATION)
Before all creation this revelation was with Melek Tâ’ûs, who sent ‘Abd Tâ’ûs to
this world that he might separate truth known to his particular people.
This was done, first of all, by means of oral tradition, and afterward by means of
this book, Al-Jilwah, which the outsiders may neither read nor behold.
CHAPTER I
I was, am now, and shall have no end. I exercise dominion over all creatures and over
the affairs of all who are under the protection of my image. I am ever present to help
all who trust in me and call upon me in time of need. There is no place in the universe
that knows not my presence. I participate in all the affairs which those who are
without call evil because their nature is not such as they approve. Every age has its
own manager, who directs affairs according to my decrees. This office is changeable
from generation to generation, that the ruler of this world and his chiefs may
discharge the duties of their respective offices every one in his own turn. I allow
everyone to follow the dictates of his own nature, but he that opposes me will regret it
sorely. No god has a right to interfere in my affairs, and I have made it an
imperative rule that everyone shall refrain from worshiping all gods. All the books of
those who are without are altered by them; and they have declined from them,
although they were written by the prophets and the apostles. That there are
interpolations is seen in the fact that each sect endeavors to prove that the others
are wrong and to destroy their books. To me truth and falsehood are known. When
temptation comes, I give my covenant to him that trusts in me. Moreover, I give
counsel to the skilled directors, for I have appointed them for periods that are known
to me. I remember necessary affairs and execute them in due time. I teach and guide
those who follow my instruction. If anyone obey me and conform to my commandments,
he shall have joy, delight, and goodness.
CHAPTER II
I requite the descendants of Adam, and reward them with various rewards that I
alone know. Moreover, power and dominion over all that is on earth, both that which
is above and that which is beneath, are in my hand. I do not allow friendly association
with other people, nor do I deprive them that are my own and that obey me of
anything that is good for them. I place my affairs in the hands of those whom I have
tried and who are in accord with my desires. I appear in divers manners to those who
are faithful and under my command. I give and take away; I enrich and impoverish; I
cause both happiness and misery. I do all this in keeping with the characteristics of
each epoch. And none has a right to interfere with my management of affairs.
Those who oppose me I afflict with disease; but my own shall not die like the sons of
Adam that are without. None shall live in this world longer than the time set by me;
and if I so desire, I send a person a second or a third time into this world or into some
other by the transmigration of souls.
CHAPTER III
I lead to the straight path without a revealed book; I direct aright my beloved and my
chosen ones by unseen means. All my teachings are easily applicable to all times and
all conditions. I punish in another world all who do contrary to my will. Now the sons
of Adam do not know the state of things that is to come. For this reason they fall
into many errors. The beasts of the earth, the birds of heaven, and the fish of the
sea are all under the control of my hands. All treasures and hidden things are known
to me; and as I desire, I take them from one and bestow them upon another. I reveal
my wonders to those who seek them, and, in due time my miracles to those who receive
them from me. But those who are without are my adversaries, hence they oppose me.
Nor do they know that such a course is against their own interests, for might,
wealth, and riches are in my hand, and I bestow them upon every worthy descendant
of Adam. Thus the government of the worlds, the transition of generations, and the
changes of their directors are determined by me from the beginning.
CHAPTER IV
I will not give my rights to other gods. I have allowed the creation of four substances,
four times, and four comers; because they are necessary things for creatures. The
books of Jews, Christians, and Moslems, as of those who are without, accept in a
sense, i.e., so far as they agree with, and conform to, my statutes. Whatsoever is
contrary to these they have altered; do not accept it. Three things are against me,
and I hate three things. But those who keep my secrets shall receive the fulfilment of
my promises. Those who suffer for my sake I will surely reward in one of the worlds. It
is my desire that all my followers shall unite in a bond of unity, lest those who are
without prevail against them. Now, then, all ye who have followed my commandments
and my teachings, reject all the teachings and sayings of such as are without. I have
not taught these teachings, nor do they proceed from me. Do not mention my name
nor my attributes, lest ye regret it; for ye do not know what those who are without
may do.
CHAPTER V
O ye that have believed in me, honor my symbol and my image, for they remind you
of me. Observe my laws and statutes. Obey my servants and listen to whatever they
may dictate to you of the hidden things. Receive that that is dictated, and do not
carry it before those who are without, Jews, Christians, Moslems, and others; for
they know not the nature of my teaching. Do not give them your books, lest they
alter them without your knowledge. Learn by heart the greater part of them, lest
they be altered.
Thus endeth the book of Al-Jilwah, which is followed by the book of Mashaf Reš,
i.e., the Black Book.
MASHAF REŠ (THE BLACK BOOK)
In the beginning God created the White Pearl out of his most precious essence. He
also created a bird named Angar. He placed the White Pearl on the back of the
bird, and dwelt on it for forty thousand years. On the first day, Sunday, God
created Melek Anzazîl, and he is Tâ’ûs-Melek, the chief of all, On Monday he
created Melek Dardâel, and he is Šeih Hasan. Tuesday he created Melek Israfel,
and he is Šeih Šams (ad-Dîn). Wednesday he created Melek Mihâel, and he is
Šeih Abû Bakr. Thursday he created Melek Azrâel, and he is Sajad-ad-Dîn.
Friday he created Melek Šemnâel, and he is Nasir-ad-Dîn. Saturday he created
Melek Nurâel, and he is Yadin (Fahr-ad-Dîn). And he made Melek Tâ’ûs ruler
over all.
After this God made the form of the seven heavens, the earth, the sun, and the
moon. But Fahr-ad-Dîn created man and the animals, and birds and beasts. He put
them all in pockets of cloth, and came out of the Pearl accompanied by the Angels.
Then he shouted at the Pearl with a loud voice. Thereupon the White Pearl broke
up into four pieces, and from its midst came out the water which became an ocean.
The world was round, and was not divided. Then he created Gabriel and the image
of the bird. He sent Gabriel to set the four corners. He also made a vessel and
descended in it for thirty thousand years. After this he came and dwelt in Mount
Lališ. Then he cried out at the world, and the sea became solidified and the land
appeared, but it began to shake. At this time he commanded Gabriel to bring two
pieces of the White Pearl; one he placed beneath the earth, the other stayed at the
gate of heaven. He then placed in them the sun and the moon; and from the
scattered pieces of the White Pearl he created the stars which he hung in heaven as
ornaments. He also created fruit-bearing trees and plants and mountains for
ornaments to the earth. He created the throne over the carpet Then the Great
God said: "O Angels, I will create Adam and Eve; and from the essence of
Adam shall proceed Šehar bn Jebr, and of him a separate community shall appear
upon the earth, that of Azazîl, i.e., that of Melek Tâ’ûs, which is the sect of the
Yezidis. Then he sent Šeih ‘Adî bn Musâfir from the land of Syria, and he came
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