The Al-Jilwah & Mushaf Reş [the Black Book] The Yezidi Scriptures
The Al-Jilwah & Mushaf Reş [ the Black Book] The Yezidi Scriptures AL-JILWAH (THE REVELATION) Before all creation this revelation was with Melek Tavus, who sent ‘Abd Tavus 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 a