Sacred writings
Yezidism - originated in antiquity, the date of its emergence is not known to science. According to the Yezidi mythology, the religion originated from the creation of a person (a Yezidi) by God on earth. In the hymn "About the Creation of the World" (Qewle Xerqe), it is said about the birth of the Yezidi 90 thousand years ago before the creation of Adam and Eve: "Lord, all good and idle, to Adam, to Eve, to Jesus and Mary, ninety Thousands of years, I existed under your rule. "
The Yezidi scriptures consist of religious hymns and song fragments from mythological poems and sacred books - "Jelva" ("Book of Revelation") and "Mashafe Rush" ("The Black Book").
Since the birth of Islam in the 7th century in the Middle East, the Yezidis have historically experienced, and to this day continue to experience genocide by the Muslim majority, who consider them "infidels". For one thousand four hundred years of the anti-Islamic campaign by Islamic punitive troops, the written sources and material culture of the Yezidis were constantly destroyed, pre-Islamic history is virtually unknown. If Yezidis were to store sacred writings or other religious attributes, they were brutally executed before the eyes of the community. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of Yezidis have been cruelly executed, massacred, brutally murdered in front of their loved ones, women and girls are subject to wild violence. Their cities and villages were repeatedly destroyed, and property was plundered.
Fear for their lives and the threat of death of loved ones forced people to observe the mystery of faith and pass on knowledge verbally. Therefore, the religion of the Yezidis, with the exception of two books adapted to Islam - "Dzhelva" and "Mashafe Rush", was practically non-written.
The history of writing - "Dzhelva" and "Mashafe Rush" is more than a thousand years old - according to historians, the sacred books of the Yezidis were created in the 11th century. It was the reformer of Yezidism, Sheikh Adi ibn-Musafir (Şêh Adi, 1074-1164) during his life the Yezidi script included the sacred books "Mishefa Reş" (Black Book) and "Kitêba Cilwe" (Book of Revelation).
The sacred book contains arguments about the creation of the world, animals, nature, the life of St. Adi ibn Mussafir, the description of rituals.
The second book "Kitêba Cilwe" was written by the Yezidi sheikh Hasan al-Basry. The book deals with everyday life and eternity. Along with the Yezidi scriptures, the Bible and the Koran are also recognized. Sayings from the Qur'an are not considered contradictory to the Yezidi faith. The mission of Christ is acknowledged. The cult of new saints is widespread (Adi, Shams, Baazli, etc.).
There is evidence that the Yezidis had other handwritten books, for example, Zebun and Mişur, which, apparently, were destroyed.
JELVA (REVELATION BOOK)
The one who existed, first of all, is Malik Taus. It was he who himself sent Abtaus to this world, that he would separate his chosen community and deliver (truth) (knowledge) and liberate (her) from fear and error.
This case was done first (oral) transmission, face to face, then through this book, which is called Jeloy, and whose reading is not allowed for those (people) who stand outside this community.
FIRST CHAPTER
I was and (I) am also now and will be (to exist) until the end (time). My dominion spreads over all beings. I cope with all their affairs. I am ready: (I) be benevolent for those who believe in me and when they need they turn to me. There is no such place (where) I would not be present. I participate in all (those) events, which the gentiles call evil, because (these events) do not correspond to their desires. For each time there is one ruler (s), this is also my skill.
Each epoch for this world sends one lord. Everyone (of these overlords) in his own age is doing his own thing. I give the legitimate right to the creations of nature. The one who opposes me will be disgraced. Other gods do not interfere in my business. Whatever I did not want, they do not object(against it). Not all those books are reliable, which are in the hands of strangers: (they) are not written by the prophets (and thus) distorted and falsified. Each of these books denies the other. Truth and lie are revealed in experience. (I) angry at those who (give) promises on my behalf. Their conflicting thoughts (I express) through those wise stewards, whom I send for a few days. Often I forbid the completed cases. (I) show the way and deliver knowledge to those who follow those whom I have already taught. (They will be happy), those who are with me (will) satellites.
CHAPTER TWO
I give people kindness of their own free will. I have dominion over all that is (is) on earth, in the air and underground. I do not allow one creature to encounter another being. And I will not regain good, especially for those who are used to me and obedient to me. (I) deal I give to those who are experienced (by me) and move according to my desire. For those who believe in me and follow me, (I) appear in a different way. (I) in the furnace of time (sometimes) I torment (people), (and) no one can forbid me (this). Nobody interferes (in my affairs). I will bring torment and sickness to those who oppose me. He who obeys me will not die like other people. I do not like it when somebody in this world remains more than the time that I intended (for him). If I want, then someone through tanasukha soul in one or two or three ways I will send to this or that world.
CHAPTER THREE
Without a book, I show the way to those who are loved by me and obey me. (I) invisibly guide (them). What I teach you, (gets) without suffering. Accordingly, the spirit of the time will bring harm to those who (are) in another World and avoid my faith. These adamic children do not realize the shine of a ball. (And) so many (of them) shy away from the (true) road. Every living thing on land, a dove in the sky, and a fish in the sea, are all in my hands and are subject to my will. (I) know (about) all the underground treasures, and one by one (these) I will give (to people) for the completion of Majuza. And I show my miracles to those who want it. Those strangers who commit atrocities and will not follow the commandments of mine and my followers will suffer damage, as they do not know that greatness and wealth are in my hands. (And I) give this to the best of the children of Adam. Creation of the world, the ascent of peoples and the formation of all the executors (they originate) from me.
CHAPTER FOUR
I will not give my right (I) to any of the gods. Four elements, and four times, and four substances, I presented, (that) the creation was realized. Books of strangers (are) acceptable, if they correspond to my religion. Those (books) that do not correspond to my religion, (we have subjected) change. My enemies are three things, and my envy extends to three things. Good will be given to those people who will not communicate my secret. Those (people) who are tormented for me, each of them in some world will give me kindness. During (inflation) of strife with strangers, I will be with those who are adjacent to me. Oh you, people who perceive my truth with their ears, go away from those conversations that do not (arise) from me! Do not proclaim my name and countenance, lest I sin. (You) do not know • what those who evade the (true) road do.
CHAPTER FIFTH
My essence and image are mine, from my faith, what you forget (they) will bring to your memory. Be guided by the words of my servants. Listen to that supernatural science that (they) tell you on my behalf. Jeloy's book is finished.
MASHAFE RASH (THE BLACK BOOK)
For the first time God from his beloved essence created one White Pearl and created one Blue, called it Anfar, and (this) the Pearl placed on the back of a dove and forty thousand years (Pearl) remained on it.
The first day that God created was Sunday. (God) created one angel, whom he named Azrael.
This is Malak Taus, who (is) the master of all.
1) On Monday (God) created the angel Dardail, who is Shh Khasan.
2) Tuesday (God) created Hieraphil, which is Shech Shams.
3) On Wednesday (God) created the angel Mikael, who is Sheh Abu Bakr.
4) On Thursday (God) created the angel of Jabrayil, who is Siyadin.
5) On Friday (God) created the angel of Shamnael, who is Nasirdin.
6) On the Sabbath (God) created the angel of Turail, who is Fahradin.
Malak Tausa (God) appointed the elder over everyone. Then (God) created the images of the Seven Heavens and the Earth and the Sun and the Moon.
Fahradin created man and animals, all living beings and birds, and beasts, and put them all in the pocket of the hood. And he went out with the angels from the Pearl. (Then he) screamed menacingly over the Pearl, which split, divided into four parts, and water was spilled from it and the sea formed. The world was round and without a hole. (God) Jabrail created in the form of a bird and sent it, and gave him in his hand four corners (light). Then he created one ship, put it on the water (for a period of time) for thirty thousand years. Then (he) arrived and settled in Lalisha. (From him) there was a cry, the stones fell on the world (dust), dust rose. The world turned into soil and began to shake.
(God) commanded Jabrail and became quiet. Two pieces of pearls were brought and one at the bottom of the Earth and one above the entrance of Heaven set. Then he hung up the moon and the sun and the stars. He created everything from the crumb of the White Pearl, (and) for the decoration hung in the sky. Fertile trees and plants and mountain peaks (God) created for the beauty of the Earth. Then (he) created the throne of Heaven above the carpet of the Earth. The Great God said to the angels: "I create Adam and Eve and I will create them in their own way, the human race from the flesh of Adam. Shahr Ibn Safar will arise from the flesh of Adam, and from him on the earth there will be (one) community, then (will be) the community of Azrael , That is, Malak Tausa, who is called Yazidi.
Then (he) sent Sheeh Adi from the land of Shama to Lalesh. Then God descended on the Black horse and cried (and created) thirty thousand angels. And he divided them into groups, who for forty thousand years worshiped the Most Holy Sepub. Then (God) passed (them) into the hand of Malak Taus and with them ascended to heaven. A hundred years later Malak Taus told God: "How will Adam and his offspring multiply?" God said: "All this (I) put into your hands." (Malak Taus) visited Adam and said: "Did you eat corn?" (Adam) said: "No, because God (of this) did not allow." (Malak Taus) said: "Eat, it will be good for you." After eating (grain), the stomach (Adam) was swollen. Malak Taus drove him from paradise and left him there and (himself) ascended to heaven. (Adam started) to be tormented by the stomach, because nothing came of it. God sent a dove to him and (dove) with a beak made a hole, (and Adam) calmed down. Gabriel remained alone for one hundred years (apart from Adam), he suffered a hundred years. God commanded Jabrail, who came and created Eve from the left rib of Adam. After that, Malak Taus descended to the ground and (stood up) in front of our community.
In addition to the Assyrian kings (there were also) several of our kings: Nasrukh, who is Nasradin, and Tambush, who is Fahradin, and Artemush, who is Shamsadin. And after that we had two kings: Shabur the First and (Shabur) the Second. Their reign lasted one hundred and fifty years. They are our grandees. And we are outraged by the four kings. Lettuce is forbidden for us, because (this word) coincides with the name of the prophetess Khasia. And the beans are also (forbidden). And the blue color, too. Do not eat fish in honor of the prophet Jonah. Do not eat (meat) deer, since she (is) the father of one of our prophet. And the shek and my disciples should never eat rooster meat in honor of Malak Taus. And Taus is one of the seven deities mentioned, whose image (Tausa) is similar to the cock form. And the shek and my disciples should not eat a pumpkin. It is also forbidden to urinate while standing and in a sitting position to wear pants. Natural needs to celebrate in the toilet and swim in the bath is also prohibited. You can not utter the word shaitan, because (this is) the name of our God. Also, one should not use words that are similar to (words) kaitan, shat and ball. You can not say the word malaun. Also, one should not allow the passage of words that resemble (words) lana and nal. Before the appearance of Christ in this world (we had) one religion, (which) was called idolatry. Jews, Christians and Muslims have harmed our religion. Iranians, too.
Ahab was one of our kings.
People called him God-Ahab or God-Balzabub, which now is Pir Bub. 27. There was one our king in Babylon named Bukhtnasar. And in Iran we had one king named Ahasuerus. And in Constantinople we (had) one king named Acrinkalos.
Before the creation of the earth and sky, God was at sea. I made one ship for myself and traveled by sea. (He) of himself created one pearl and forty years dominated over it. Then he hit (pearl) with his foot. And what a marvel! From the noise and the din they created these mountains, and from the dust these hills, and from the smoke this sky. A thick layer of dust rose and stood as a pillar. Then (God) locked up the Earth and took a stylus in his hand and began to write a list of the whole society. Then, from his essence and light, he created six deities, and their creation was like the ignition of one lamp from another. The first God said to the Second: "I created Heaven." Rise to Heaven and create something! " (He) ascended and turned into the Sun. And he said (to another). (This one) ascended and became the Moon. The fourth was created by the firmament. The fifth created the Morning Stars. The sixth created (the universe) Infinity.
