The Mysterious Legacy of Safsaf : Egypt’s Spiritual Healer

By Fathy Mahmoud

In the heart of Egypt’s vibrant spiritual traditions, Miss Safsaf Mohamed Hassan (d. mid-1990s) remains a legendary figure. 

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The Enigmatic Life of Dr. Dahesh: Lebanon’s Mysterious Figure

By Kamal Ghazal

Salim Moussa Al-Ashi (1909–1984), better known as Dahesh, is considered one of the most mysterious figures of the 20th century in the Arab world.

A Lebanese writer, mystic, and founder of a spiritual doctrine known as Daheshism, he was reputed to possess supernatural powers witnessed by many.

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