of time. A linear course, which runs from the start of the creation by God to the collective eschatological end point. Three ('storm, flood') i.e. catastrophes. It is believed that there are three big events during history named tofan that play a purificatory role, changing the quality of life in a positive manner. Each catastrophe, which ultimately brings renewal to the world, takes place through a basic element: the first through water (), the second through fire () and the last is connected with wind (air) (). It is believed that the first has already occurred in the past and that the next tofan will occur through fire. According to this perception, the three sacred elements, namely water, fire and air, purify the fourth one, the earth. These events however are not be considered as eschatological events. They occur during the life of people. Although the purificatory events cause many deaths, ultimately life continues. In Yazidism, the older original concept of metempsychosis and the cyclic perception of the course of time is harmonised and coexists with the younger idea of a collective eschatology. Cosmogony and beginning of life The Yazidi cosmogony is recorded in several sacred texts and traditions. It can therefore only be inferred and understood through an overall view of the sacred texts and traditions. The cosmogony can be divided into three stages: Enzel – the state before the pearl burst (). Developments immediately after the burst – cosmogony II The creation of the earth and man – anthropogony The term Enzel is one of the frequently mentioned terms in the religious vocabulary and it comes up numerous times in the religious hymns, known as Qewls. For instance, in Qewlê Tawisî Melek:"" (English: Oh, Creator of the Enzel, you are infinite)And Dûa Razanê:(English: I am a follower of God, I come from an "enzelî" pearl)Thus, the term Enzel can also be referred to as a "pure, spiritual, immaterial and infinite world", "the Beyond" or "the sphere beyond the profane world". The Enzel stage describes a spaceless and timeless state and therefore illustrates a supernatural state. In this stage, initially there is only a God, who creates a pearl out of his own light, in which his shining throne () is located.Qewlê Bê Elif: – My King created the white pearl from himself Textê nûrî sedef – The shining throne in the pearl The Yazidi qewls mention the universe