Gilani the Ascetic
The story of mystic Gilani's journey from Gilan to Baghdad, his experiences in Baghdad, and his 25 years of seclusion.
Gilani the Ascetic sets out to Baghdad seeking truth along with Eşref. Following an enduring seclusion, he finds out that the city of Baghdad is in chaos and he begins his historic struggle for equality and peace.
Episodes
20 total · Completed- EP 11:13:291. The Road to BaghdadYarınkuş entrusts important information to Eşref to convey to the Caliph but on the way to Baghdad, Eşref is attacked by bandits that lead him to Gilani.
- EP 21:11:012. Letter of the RebelGilani is troubled with the water management in the city and writes Amir a complaint letter. Eşref, the constable, arrests Gilani and takes him to the police chief.
- EP 31:05:423. Synchronous EncountersGilani and his disciples help repair the gutters in the city and bring water to the ghettos while Turahan and Ashraf are after a fugitive Sabbahi, who comes across Gilani in the desert.
- EP 41:08:264. Betrayal and RefugeEşref is accused of betrayal and is wanted dead by Amir. Eşref takes refuge in Gilani's lodge but he is not welcome.
- EP 51:02:425. Price of DignityEşref, curious about the horse that brought Sabbahi, releases it at night. Gilani protests interest rates & knocks on the Qadi's door.
- EP 61:01:106. Honest EarningsKamran wants to discontinue his trade business in Baghdad, for which Eşref must convince him to resume it. But Kamran has one condition: interest, which Gilani rejects.
- EP 71:00:197. Halal - HaremSofia vanishes while shopping in the souk and at the bazaar with Amir's harem. Merchant Kamran tries to bribe Mullah Gilani to issue a fatwa on interest.
- EP 81:00:098. Love EntangledSofia sends Ashraf a handkerchief as a sign of affection. Vizier Azam announces Mansur as the new vizier and asks him to take Sofia as his gift.
- EP 91:00:079. Divine VerdictGilani is arrested and thrown into the dungeon. His disciples are helpless as he is to be tried in court for being a Sabbahi.
- EP 101:00:0710. The Right StanceSofia fears Ashraf suspects her of being a Sabbahi. Gilani is forbidden to teach or leave his lodge until trial, but he defies the order.
- EP 111:00:1111. Spirit-in-ExileGilani's exile gives rise to a disturbance within the madrasas and professor circles, while Abu Nasr, the headmaster, arrives in the madrasa to commence an investigation into Gilani's banishment.
- EP 121:00:1012. The Impostor and The RightfulGilani encounters a bedouin encampment, where an impostor tells him that he is his shaykh. Meanwhile, Eşref looks for Gilani to inform him about his acquittance as he delves into a spiritual journey of his own.
- EP 131:01:5013. OneiromancyEşref is still haunted by his bizarre dream, which paralyzes his daily activities. Meanwhile, a suspicious man emerges from a caravan in the city.
- EP 141:00:0814. The Finger of SuspicionEşref wounds himself to clear suspicions about him being an Assassin but Turahan is yet to be convinced. Meanwhile, Faysal looks into what he can do to expand the madrasa.
- EP 151:00:0815. Position FilledThe Vizier gets Sofya a new female tutor, relieving Eşref from the position. Meanwhile, Faysal looks for one Numan, who has bought the land that Faysal is interested in.
- EP 161:00:1116. The Good SamaritanThe construction commences as Numan donates his land to the madrasa after Gilani agrees. Meanwhile, Sofya finds out that she is engaged to Malik, the Vizier's nephew visiting Baghdad.
- EP 171:00:1017. Reborn from AshesThe fire in the madrasa has been extinguished, albeit leaving the place in ruins. Meanwhile, the Vizier sets up a meeting with Malik, Eşref, and Turahan to work against the Assassins' threat in the city.
- EP 181:00:1218. A Fellow GuideMansur is livid after he finds a dagger and a note of threat in Adeviye's bed. Meanwhile, Abu Nasr invites Gilani to Nizamiye as a fellow hodja until the madrasa is rebuilt.
- EP 191:02:1919. Love Is SacrificesBanished from the pavilion along with other concubines, Sofya is tasked with an assassination mission by Numan, but Eşref, with a clever plan, assumes the mission to protect Sofya.
- EP 201:05:0420. Blessings and CursesThe Vizier entreats blessings from the professors for the war while Gilani and Abu Nasr advocate peace instead. Eşref, now wanting to be a disciple, self-exiles to the desert after Gilani rejects his inception.