Hadhrat Zunnun Misri (rahmatullahi alayh)said: “I was informed of a Yemeni buzrug
(a pious person) who was unique in
humility and fear of Allah Ta`ala.
After I had completed Hajj, I
decided to visit him so that I may
derive the benefits of his naseehat.
Several people accompanied me on
the journey to Yemen.
Among them was a youth of exceptional
piety. All the signs and bearings of the
Sulahaa (the pious) exuded from his
countenance, which glittered with
Khauf-e-Ilaahi (Divine Fear).Without any
piety. All the signs and bearings of the
Sulahaa (the pious) exuded from his
countenance, which glittered with
Khauf-e-Ilaahi (Divine Fear).Without any
physical ailment, his face had become pale.
Without any calamity, tears flowed from his eyes.
Solitude was his companion. He loved to be alone.
Looking at him, one would think a great calamity
had just befallen him.
Without any calamity, tears flowed from his eyes.
Solitude was his companion. He loved to be alone.
Looking at him, one would think a great calamity
had just befallen him.
We rebuked him for his extreme austerity and penances, but he
remained silent. He would not reply. Day by day his penances and
remained silent. He would not reply. Day by day his penances and
efforts would increase. This youth journeyed with us until we reached
the home of the Yemeni buzrug. After knocking on his door, the buzrug
appeared. He looked like a man who had just emerged from the grave.
The youth was the first to greet and speak. Addressing the buzrug, the
youth said: ‘Allah Ta`ala has made you and other Auliyaa like you the
physicians of the heart. There is a wound in my heart. I will be greatly
indebted to you if you would kindly provide me some balm for my wound.’
The Sheikh said: ‘Ask what you wish to.’
The youth said: ‘Hadhrat, what is the sign of Khauf-e-Ilaahi?’
Sheikh: ‘When the bandah (slave) is blessed with Khauf-e-Ilaahi,
he becomes fearless of all other fears and Allah’s fear becomes
grounded in his heart.’
Hearing this, the youth shuddered and fell down unconscious.
On regaining consciousness, he asked: ‘Hadhrat, when is a
man certain that he has Khauf-e-Ilaahi?’
Sheikh: ‘He abandons pleasures in the same way as a sick man
abstains from delicious food because of the fear of the illness
deteriorating, and he tolerates bitter medicine. Similarly, the one
who has Khauf-e-Ilaahi abstains from worldly pleasures.’
On hearing this, the youth let out such a shriek which led us to think
that his soul had departed from his physical body. After a while he
became conscious and asked: ‘What is the sign of Divine Love?’
Sheikh: ‘Friend! The stage of Divine Love is extremely lofty.’
Youth: ‘Please say something!’
Sheikh: ‘The veils are lifted from their hearts and they perceive
the splendour and grandeur of their True Beloved with the anwaar
(rays of noor) of their hearts. Their souls are always connected to
the lofty spiritual realm. The barriers are removed from their hearts.
Their intelligence is heavenly. They dwell in the assembly of the
Malaa-ikah. They perceive all this with their eyes. Their whole effort
is expended for the ibaadat of Allah Ta`ala. The purpose of their
ibaadat is neither desire for Jannat nor fear for Jahannum.’
When the youth heard this discourse, he let out a spine-chilling
screech and fell down dead. The Sheikh kissed him and sobbed.
He then commented: ‘Look at the fear and humility of those who
fear and love Allah Ta`ala. This is their elevated rank.’”
[The veils of Divine Love was lifted. Its splendour claimed his life.]
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