Dream of Sheikh Abu Abdullah Ibn Khafif

Sufi Abdullah Ibn Zara’ee narrates that he once came to Makkah al-Mukarramah with his father Sheikh Abu Abdullah Ibn Khafif. They were facing extreme financial hardship during this time.

Penniless, the father and son proceeded towards Madinah al-Munawara and spent the night without having anything to eat.

Sufi Abdullah Ibn Zara’ee was very young at the time. He kept complaining to his father about his hunger. His father Sheikh Abu Abdullah Ibn Khafif went to the Rouza and stated: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! Today I am your guest.” After that, Sheikh Abu Abdullah Ibn Khafif went into murakabah (deep meditation).

After a few minutes, Sheikh Abu Abdullah Ibn Khafif came out of the murakabah. He was both weeping and smiling at the same time. When asked about it, Sheikh Abu Abdullah Ibn Khafif stated that he was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) gave some dirhams in his hand. Upon awakening from slumber, Sheikh Abu Abdullah Ibn Khafif found that the dirhams were in his hands.

Sufi Abdullah Ibn Zara’ee narrates that Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala’a gave so much barakah in the dirhams that the father and son received benefits from them until they returned to Shiraz.

Hazrat Sheikh Abu Abdullah Ibn Khafif was otherwise known as Muhammad. He used to live in Shiraz in present-day Iran. He was the foremost aulia (saint) of his time.

Recite Durood Shareef in greater numbers

Allama Sakhabi (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that one of the spiritual disciples of Sheikh Ibn Arsala (rahmatullahi alaihe) was once blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the disciple presented the book “Qaul ul-Badi' Fis-Salat-i alal-Habib ish-Shafi'” at the august court of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). The book was composed by Allama Sakhabi (rahmatullahi alaihe). It describes the great benefits of Durood Shareef.

In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) approved the book. Upon learning this, Allama Sakhabi (rahmatullahi alaihe) became very delighted. Allama Sakhabi (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that he always hoped that the book would be accepted by Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala’a and the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Allama Sakhabi (rahmatullahi alaihe) hoped to derive special spiritual rewards from the book.

Dear reader! Keep reciting Durood Shareef in greater numbers upon the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Your Durood Shareef is taken to the blessed Rouza and your name is placed at the august court of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).

"I will take your hand to take you to Jannat"

Ibn Muafeq (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that he performed the Hajj several times on behalf of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).

Ibn Muafeq (rahmatullahi alaihe) once saw the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) addressed Ibn Muafeq (rahmatullahi alaihe) and stated: “Oh Muafeq! Have you performed the Hajj on my behalf?” Ibn Muafeq replied: “Yes.”

The Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) then asked: “Have you said labbaik on my behalf?” Ibn Muafeq replied: “Yes, Hujoor.”

The Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) then stated: “I will give you the returns on the day of Qiyamah. That day, I will take your hand to take you to Jannat when others will be busy with their Book of deeds.”

Dream of Abu Muslim

During the period of Abu Muslim, an innocent Muslim dervish was arrested and imprisoned on charges of theft.

At night, Abu Muslim was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Abu Muslim! Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a has sent me to you. One of my innocent friends is in your prison. Rise! Release him from the prison now.”

Abu Muslim got up from his bed without delay and rushed to the prison on bare head and bare feet. He ordered the jailer to release the dervish immediately.

The released dervish was brought before Abu Muslim. Abu Muslim apologized to the dervish and asked him whether he can be of any assistance and service to the dervish. At this the dervish stated: “Oh Amir! How is it permissible for an individual, who has such a master who awakens Abu Muslim in the middle of the night to deliver him from crisis, to ask anything from any body else?”

Abu Muslim started to cry after hearing the words of the dervish.

The dervish quietly left Abu Muslim.

"Either rizk or death."

Ebnul Mokori (rahmatullahi alaihe), Abush Sheikh (rahmatullahi alaihe), and Tabranni (rahmatullahi alaihe) were renowned Islamic scholars of their time. They studied together in Madinah al-Munawara.

The three scholars once faced extreme financial hardship. They were fasting while without any money. Unable to tolerate the pangs of hunger, the three came and stood before the Rouza-e-Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) and cried: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)!” Afterwards, Tabranni (rahmatullahi alaihe) sat there and stated: “Either rizk (sustenance) or death.” Ebnul Mokori (rahmatullahi alaihe) and Abush Sheikh (rahmatullahi alaihe) returned home.

No petition can ever go in vain at the august court of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Some time afterwards, an individual came knocking at the residence of the three scholars with lots of food.

The individual stated: “You have complained against me at the august court of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). He (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) has ordered me to bring some food for you. This is why I have come here.”