Writings About Dr. Dahesh and Daheshism
1- Prodigies of Dr. Dahesh and the Unity of Religions
2- Daheshism: A Spiritual Truth Attested by Miracles
4- Lights Upon Dr. Dahesh and Daheshism
5- The Gardens of the Gods and Paradises of the Goddesses:
6- Dr. Dahesh, a Prodigious Writer: A Comparative Study of Two Great Works
7- In the Temple of Dr. Dahesh and the Sanctuary of His Literature
8- The Miracles and Supernatural Acts of Dr. Dahesh
9- How I Came to Know Dr. Dahesh
10- How I Came to Believe in Daheshism
11- Daheshism and the Effects of Morality on the Conduct of Nations
13- A Study of “Memoirs of a Dinar”
14- Dr. Dahesh: A Great Writer and His Literary Worlds
15- Halim Dammous and the Spiritual Aspect in His Literary Works
16- Essays and Articles by Men of Letters, Scholars, and Journalists about “Memoirs of a Dinar”
17- Opinions of Authors, Poets, and Journalists about “The Repose of Death”
19- Opinions of Authors, Journalists, Statesmen, Clergymen and Others of the Founder of Daheshism
20- Lamentations by Authors, Journalists, Statesmen, Clergymen & Others for the Founder of Daheshism
21- Halim Dammous et al. Lightning Annihilating the Four Musketeers
22- The Miracles of the Founder of Daheshism and His Extraordinary Wonders
23- The Astonishing and Extraordinary Daheshist Miracles
24- The Miracles and Spiritual Phenomena of Dr. Dahesh
26- The Sacrificed Dove, or Magda Hadad, The First Daheshist Martyr
28- Born Again with Dr. Dahesh
30- In the Company of the Beloved Guide
1- Prodigies of Dr. Dahesh and the Unity of Religions
Brax, Ghazi
2nd Edition, size 15.50×22 cm, 1974, 68pp.
This lecture is given at the Assembly Hall of the American University in Beirut, Lebanon. The lecturer segmented his lecture into two parts: the first part revolves around the miracles of Dr. Dahesh supported by witnesses and documents. The second section begins by discussing the reasons for the emergence of the Daheshist Mission. and then ends by explaining at length the essence of religions and their unity.
Translated into English, French, and German
2- Daheshism: A Spiritual Truth Attested by Miracles
Brax, Ghazi
Size 14×20 cm, 1971, 32pp.
This is a lecture given at the Faculty of Law at the Lebanese University in Beirut, Lebanon. Its core belief is that Daheshism is a spiritual belief, with its teachings and principles are not based on abstract theories, but rather on true palpable arguments presented in the form of miracles performed by its founder. For this reason, the lecturer selected a new style in presenting the Daheshist teachings to explain and clarify the theoretical with real-life miracles.
Translated into English and German
3- Introduction to Daheshism
Brax, Ghazi
Size 17×24 cm, 1992, 136pp.
If the reader wishes to get a general idea about the Daheshist belief, the life of its founder, and the most outstanding miracles he performed, then this is the book to read. The author provides an account of Daheshism in a clear and simple style that appeals to all readers.
The writer adopts a unique style. Not only that he resorts to theoretical evidence to prove the validity of his arguments; rather, he uses the Daheshist miracles as a basis to extract from them the Daheshist teachings. That’s because the miracle, in his view, provides substantial palpable final reasoning in metaphysical issues that are theoretical and debatable up to the present time.
The book is supplemented by pictures and documents.
4- Lights Upon Dr. Dahesh and Daheshism
Brax, Ghazi
Size 14×21.50 cm, 1986, 112pp.
A lecture in English presented in the Faculty for Comparative Study of Religions in Antwerp, Belgium. The author presents the Daheshist belief and discusses its teachings and concepts such as; God, cosmic order and man’s place within the cosmic system, divine justice, reincarnation, just retribution, and freedom. He explains the circumstances and events that befall humankind.
5- The Gardens of the Gods and Paradises of the Goddesses:
Brax, Ghazi
Size 17×24 cm, 1981, 144pp.
It is a critical study of the two series by Dr. Dahesh: Gardens of the Gods Adorned with Roses of Paradise and Paradises of the Goddesses Set with Sacred Lotus. The author presents his critical analysis of the prose poems of this series, which extend over a period of half a century. He sheds light in this process on the personality of Dr. Dahesh, revealing his sadness, ambitions, revolt, spiritual expatriation, prophetic visions, and his opinions of men and life. The author, at the same time, presents the innovative techniques in
Dr. Dahesh’s artistic style and the different aspects of his creative imagination. This study has been supplemented with selections from the series.
6- Dr. Dahesh, a Prodigious Writer: A
Comparative Study of Two Great Works, Dahesh’s Inferno and Dante’s Inferno
Brax, Ghazi
Size 17×24 cm, 1981, 104pp.
What are the motives for the composition of Dante’s Divine Comedy as well as Dr. Dahesh’s Inferno? What are Dante’s and Dr. Dahesh’s conceptions of Hell? How did they portray the environment in Hell, the devilish methods of torture, the role of the devils, and the conditions of the damned? Did Dr. Dahesh’s Inferno match Dante’s Inferno in its depiction of the tortures and terrors? You find an answer to these questions and others in the comparative study of the two great authors and of their two famous books.
There is a supplement at the end of this book, presenting selections from The Inferno of Dr. Dahesh adorned with illustrative drawings.
7- In the Temple of Dr. Dahesh and the Sanctuary of His Literature
Brax, Ghazi
Size 17×24 cm, 1982, 120pp.
It is a general survey of Dr. Dahesh’s literary work depicting his: views on literary art; well-informed intellect; inclusivity of various topics; and numerous genres and artistic styles In addition, this book includes introductions by the author to three of Dr. Dahesh’s books. There is a supplement in this book featuring selections from several works of Dr. Dahesh. This book is more than sufficient for anyone who wishes to have a concise yet comprehensive overview of the characteristics of Dr. Dahesh’s literature.
8- The Miracles and Supernatural Acts of Dr. Dahesh
Radwan, Loutfi
2nd Edition, size 17×24 cm, 1997, 280pp.
The author, a former chief-editor of the Egyptian magazine “Al Moussawar,” did not only witness the astounding miracles of Dr. Dahesh, but he went further into researching the nature of the power performing the miracles and its inspired teachings. For this research, he contacted the friends of Dr. Dahesh and his followers and listened to their testimonials. Then he reviewed what Dr. Dahesh had written and what had been written about him and documented his findings in this book.
Yussuf Wahbi, a leading star and master of the Arabic Theater, wrote the Introduction to this book.
9- How I Came to Know Dr. Dahesh
9- El-Alaili, Abdullah
Size 17×24 cm, 1979, 80pp.
In 1942, the author, Sheik Abdullah el-Alaili, one of the great thinkers of the Arab world, met the founder of Daheshism and found him to be a “sincere and generous friend.” He was in fond of the spiritual aspect of Daheshism and the pure brotherhood and “Sufism” that characterized his followers, and their persistence in fighting injustice and restoring rights. He documented all these things in this book.
10- How I Came to Believe in Daheshism
Mehdi, Majed
Size 16×22 cm, 1972, 116pp.
He believed in the Daheshist faith and began preaching its message, but this did not go well with his parents, who opposed his new belief and created a fierce conflict that culminated in a victory for the truth. This is the author’s story about his early days of his life in the new faith and written with fervor.
The book also includes press reports about the miracles of Dr. Dahesh and the persecution campaign mounted against him. Also, three testimonials were added about the founder of Daheshism during the persecution campaign: one by the writer and painting artist, Marie Hadad, the second by the poet, Halim Dammous, and the third by the writer, Yussuf al-Hajj.
11- Daheshism and the Effects of Morality on the Conduct of Nations
Daher, Nicholas
Size 14.50×22 cm, 1973, 40pp.
The author in this lecture introduces religious and historical examples in his attempt to prove that the decisive factor in the collapse of civilizations is a moral one. His conclusion is that, , the world is dominated by materialistic values and threatened with total annihilation unless it heeds spiritual values.
12- The Voice of Dahesh
Hajjar, Elia
Hardcover, 8 art plates, size 14×23 cm, 1970, 128pp.
A collection of hymns in which the author poetically expresses with vivid imagery the spiritual message of the founder of Daheshism. The voice of Dr. Dahesh is heard throughout this book at times in thundering disciplinary tones, while at other times, comforting and soothing; but in either case, the voice has a guiding tone.
13- A Study of “Memoirs of a Dinar” Original version in English
Burgess, Fawzi
Size 17×24 cm, 1980, 96pp.
A study of Dr. Dahesh’s novel, Memoirs of a Dinar, relates the novel to the life of the author and his philosophical beliefs, and to present the novel, with its varied events and protagonists, as a unity bound by Divine Justice. The author succeeds in analyzing and adopting “The Dinar” as the narrator, and highlighting the book as a story with a special epic style
Translated into Arabic by Ghazi Brax
14- Dr. Dahesh: A Great Writer and His Literary Worlds
Brax, Najwa Salam
Size 17×24 cm, 1981, 144pp.
A collection of critical studies and essays about the literature of Dr. Dahesh in general and some of his works in particular. The author, at first, surveyed most of Dr. Dahesh’s works, classifying them into genres and then enumerating their aesthetic styles and their appeal by relying on the views of great literati about his works. Next, she turned to specific works by Dr. Dahesh, including Astarte and Adonis. She made a comparative study of this work and Shakespeare’s long poem, Venus and Adonis. Also, she set up a comparison between Dr. Dahesh’s poem The Song of Songs and its biblical counterpart, presenting an analysis of Dr. Dahesh’s new style and the style of the original version. A supplement has been added which contains selections of Dr. Dahesh’s works.
15- Halim Dammous and the Spiritual Aspect in His Literary Works
Brax, Najwa Salam
Hardcover, size 17×24 cm, 1984, 520pp.
The Lebanese poet, Halim Dammous (1888-1957), passed through two stages in his life: the first stage is a materialistic one, prior to his belief in Daheshism and the other stage is spiritualistic after his belief in Daheshism. The purpose of this study was to reveal the impact of the spiritual aspect on his poetry—an aspect that is richer and most enduring. The author began by discussing the life and works of Halim Dammous. Then she focused on the spiritual aspect in his literary works and , tracing some of these tendencies into the first stage. She examined its features in the literature of the first stage, then expanded on the themes of his spiritual literature. The author supplemented the book with a selection of poems by the poet, where some of them were never published and still in manuscript form.
16- Essays and Articles by Men of Letters, Scholars, and Journalists about “Memoirs of a Dinar”
Size 17×24 cm, 1980, 256pp.
It is “the story of humanity in this age,” “a harsh but true judgment of humanity,” “A map to a school of thought,” “A literary prodigy,” “the Odyssey of the Twentieth century;” these are a few of the titles of nearly fifty essays and reviews about Memoirs of a Dinar, its reforming and literary significance, and its daring and critical approach that unveils the masks from man and society. A supplement to this book includes photocopies of the handwritings of these authors and critics. The poet Boulos Salameh voices his opinion here about the Memoirs, saying: ” As to this book, it is as light as a winged soul that crosses the bridge and does not fall into the abyss.”
17- Opinions of Authors, Poets, and Journalists about “The Repose of Death”
2 Colors, size 17×24 cm, 1980, 168pp.
When it was published, it wasn’t strange that The Repose of Death was received by the press and men of letters with praise and admiration. The book is a literary and artistic masterpiece, rather a rare and unique work. However, the critics went their different ways in analyzing its songs and symbolic meanings. This book is a collection of these critical reviews and essays by critics and authors about The Repose of Death.
As a supplement to this book, there are selections from The Repose of Death, calligraphed and illustrated.
18- Critical Analyses of the Literary Works of Dr. Dahesh by Men of Letters, Poets, Authors, and Journalists
Size 17×24 cm, 1980, 400pp.
This book consists of tens of essays and sayings about the various and multi-genre books of Dr. Dahesh, such as, emotional writings, elegies, love, satire, reflections, novels, myth, and travel. This book gives the reader an overview of Dr. Dahesh’s voluminous literary works, the depth of his thoughts, the sublimity of his goals, the beauty of his styles, and the diversity of his works.
19- Opinions of Authors, Journalists, Statesmen, Clergymen and Others of the Founder of Daheshism
Size 17×24 cm, 1979, 260pp.
This book consists of tens of opinions and sayings written about the founder of Daheshism. The individuals expressing these opinions differ in their views of him: some admirers place him above the ranks of human beings, some are moderate in their assessment, some are a little bit cautious awaiting history to render its judgment, and there are some who defend against the injustices inflicted on him. However, nearly all of them agree on three matters: the extraordinary personality of Dr. Dahesh, his supernatural power, and the sublime and reforming nature of his message.
20- Lamentations by Authors, Journalists, Statesmen, Clergymen & Others for the Founder of Daheshism
Size 17×24 cm, 1979, 276pp
In the middle of 1947, the Lebanese newspapers published news of the execution of Dr. Dahesh in Azerbaijan, north of Iran, providing by way of evidence two photographs of Dr. Dahesh, before and after the execution. The truth is that Dr. Dahesh, at that time, was living inconspicuously in Beirut due to the oppressive persecution by the Lebanese government. As to who was executed and the story behind the press reports, the answer is fully documented in the introduction of this book by Dr. Farid Abou Sleiman, who sheds light on the events leading to the execution.
When news of the death of Dr. Dahesh was publicized, his friends and acquaintances paid tribute to him in eulogies with moving words, enumerating his virtues and merits, as well as his positive influence on them. This book is composed of the total eulogies written, in addition to selections of the handwriting of those who eulogized him.
21- Halim Dammous et al. Lightning Annihilating the Four Musketeers
Size 17×24 cm, 1979, 164pp.
This book is part of a series titled “In Defense of Dr. Dahesh.” It contains several strongly worded replies to the false allegations put forward by four of the attackers on the founder of Daheshism.
This book represents a new style in critical writing by addressing every phrase, indeed every word, with which the slanderers have falsely accused Dr. Dahesh, and to follow it with harsh criticism. The book is also characterized by its sharp, mocking and satirical style, and judging the slanderers are judged by their own words. This book established a style of refutation and rebuttal previously unknown in Arabic literature.
22. The Miracles of the Founder of Daheshism and His Extraordinary Wonders
Dammous, Halim
Hardcover, size 17×24 cm, 1983, 160pp.
This is the first volume in the series. The author narrates how he came to know and believe in the message of Dr. Dahesh, and the inner transformation within himself. He also narrates the miracles he witnessed and performed by the founder of Daheshism over a period of 8-months (May-December 1942).
There are accounts of such miracles as teleportation of and exhibiting control over them, prophecies, revealing secrets, and miraculous headings. The most amazing of these miracles is the restoration of life to the dead and the materialization of a creature from another extra-terrestrial world and his revelation of astounding spiritual truths.
The author does not only recount the miracles, but he also expounds on them, adding his own interpretation or contemplation.
The first believer in the Daheshist faith, Yussuf al-Hajj, preceded Halim Dammous in recording the miracles he had witnessed from March 23, 1942 until May of the same year.
23- The Astonishing and Extraordinary Daheshist Miracles
Dammous, Halim
Hardcover, size 17×24 cm, 1983, 128pp.
This is the second volume in the series, The Miracles of the Founder of Daheshism and His Extraordinary Wonders. The author continues his account of Dr. Dahesh’s miracles throughout 1943, to include: the instantaneous growth of a seed, the fusion of two materials, and the total transformation of a newspaper issue into another issue of a future date. What distinguishes this volume is its inclusion of spiritual messages that educate, guide, and reveal secrets long kept from human beings, such as information about the Great Flood, how Noah’s Ark was built, and the ominous destiny for humanity.
24- The Miracles and Spiritual Phenomena of Dr. Dahesh
Hadad, Marie
Hardcover, size 17×24 cm, 1983, 144pp.
This is the third volume in the Series, The Miracles of the Founder of Daheshism and His Extraordinary Wonders. The painter and author, Marie Hadad, narrates some of the miracles that took place from January 1944 until mid-July of the same year.
In her introduction to the book, Marie Hadad narrates how she and members of her family became acquainted with Dr. Dahesh and believed in his divine message. She also refers to the Daheshist teachings and the significance of the miracle.
The reader finds in this volume several astonishing miracles, such as, having the birds die and then come back to life, the teleportation of golden coins to the hands of the Lebanese Speaker of the House, and the transformation of water into wine. One unique aspect of this book is the interwinding of the account of the miracles with the persecution campaign mounted against Dr. Dahesh – a persecution that started from the time the first spiritual session took place, however, it did not turn violent until after Marie Hadad and her family embraced Daheshism and the rise of Beshara el-Khoury to the presidency of Lebanon
25- Sails of Departure
Shaccour, George
Hardcover, 3 colors, 9 art plates, size 17×24 cm, 1984, 152pp.
“The author of this book is neither a writer, nor a poet, however, he is a human being who tried to sweetly sing while living a life of endless sorrows. He is a man who loved life but only through his great love for Dahesh.” This quotation, cited from the author’s Preface to his book, draws for us a clear picture of the whole book. This volume is in the form of prose poems in which the author addresses his Beloved Guide, Dr. Dahesh. These poems are brimming with love, longing, dreams, shadows, and fragrances. The reader would be captivated by the profusion of imagery and its hauntingly rhythmical beauty. The book has been translated from French into Arabic by the Poet Mussa al-Maalouf.
26- The Sacrificed Dove, or Magda Hadad, The First Daheshist Martyr
Compiled by Zeina Hadad
Hardcover, 10 art plates, size 17×24 cm, 1991, 384pp.
This is a tragedy in which faith, love, heroism, sacrifice, and martyrdom are intermixed! Magda Hadad and her family embraced Daheshism, but this did not go well with her relatives, first among whom was, the President of the Lebanese Republic, Beshara el-Khoury, consequently, the founder of Daheshism was persecuted, stripped of his Lebanese nationality and exiled to a faraway place. This book is the tragic story of the persecution and martyrdom of Magda Hadad. It comprises her letters to Dr. Dahesh, not long after his exile, her memories, her dreams, the reverberation of her suicide in the newspapers. It also includes the elegies from Dr. Dahesh, her mother, the writer and artist Marie Hadad, and many others. The book also includes documents pertaining to the martyr and her suicide.
27- Sad Songs
Compiled by Majed Mehdi
Hardcover, size 17×24 cm, 1991, 240pp.
This book consists of the elegies written about the mother of Dr. Dahesh, Mrs. Shamonah (1887-1949), praising her virtues, intelligence, courage, and great faith in God.
Dr. Dahesh’s elegies are mostly about his mother during his persecution, and his promise to her to bring down the tyrant and restore his rights. However, most of his elegies after the persecution were about the glory of triumph and his hope to meet her in the next life. The book includes what the newspapers wrote on the death of Shamonah as well as telegrams expressing their sympathy. It also includes a letter from Laure, the wife of Beshara el- Khoury, the then President of the Lebanese Republic, offering reconciliation with her sister, Marie Hadad, and the response to that offer.
28- Born Again with Dr. Dahesh
Onbargi, Salim
Hardcover, 19 illustrations size 17×24 cm, 1993, 226pp
This is a story of a man who finds himself facing an event of a comprehensive spiritual and human dimension. In the Preface to this book, Fares Zaatar summarizes the major thrust of the book by writing: “The great importance of this book is derived from its central figure, Dr. Dahesh, around whom all the events related therein evolve. It is an unpretentious, humble, and true testimony of the man, his deeds, and doctrine, written as a token of gratitude, and tribute to his humanity and unsurpassed greatness, which had the effect of transforming the author’s life entirely, making him experience an actual rebirth of his self.”
Original version in English
29- Zephyrs
Najwa Salam Brax
Bound Edition size 17×24 cm, 1994, 508pp.
This book falls under the literary genre “Aphorism.”
It comprises about 1400 proverbs and epigrams, encompassing the different aspects of life: good and evil, man and nature, the individual and the society, spiritual and material life, men and women, happiness and misery…and so on. The writer tackles these issues eloquently and poetically.
The introduction to this book is written by Dr. Dahesh, who said: “What I have in my hand is a book unlike other books. It is a unique and great book…a book of superior wisdom, great expressions, wonderful meanings, unquestionable truths…”Zephyrs is not the sort of book that you read once and then gets neglected and falls into oblivion. Undoubtedly, you will keep coming back to it, time and time again, to enjoy the “precious gems” that it has to offer.
30- In the Company of the Beloved Guide
Dr. Farid Abou Sleiman
Bound Edition, size 17×24 cm, 1997, 648pp.
The writer of this book is a renowned Lebanese physician who was one of the first believers in Daheshism. He was a close companion of Dr. Dahesh for about forty years and sacrificed a great deal for the sake of his beliefs.
In this book, the author recounts how he came to adopt this belief, and the hardships he encountered consequently, the miracles of its founder that he witnessed, and the knowledge he acquired from its lofty spiritual teachings. In parallel narration the author offers us biographical details of Dr. Dahesh’s life—from his lineage to his death.
This book is a lifetime testimonial, undertaken by its author with the enthusiasm of a believer, and the sincerity of a truthful witness. In addition, he is one of the prominent landmarks in the history of the Daheshist faith.
The book is illustrated by many photographs and documents, as well as excerpts from what the Arab and foreign press wrote about the founder of Daheshism.