Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that he lived in the wilderness for about three months. This greatly affected his health. His skin was badly damaged.
Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) then came to Madinah al-Munawara. He proceeded to give his salaam at the Rouza (the blessed grave). After this, he fell asleep inside the mosque. During this time, Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream.
In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Ahmad, you have come! What is your condition?” At this, Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) stated: “I am famished. I am your guest.” The Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) then stated: “Open your palm.” The Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) gave Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) some dirhams when he opened his palm in the dream.
Upon awakening, Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) discovered the dirhams in his palm. Afterwards, he went to the market, bought and ate some food. He then returned to his residence.
