Riyaz al-salatin 53.4

53.4

The ordinances of the sacred Muhammadan law from that day were again put in force. After this, the saint Qutbu-l-'Alam went to meet Sultan Ibrahim, and after making apologies, prayed that the latter might withdraw. The Sultan was annoyed at this request, and turned his face towards Qazi Shahabu-d-din. The Qazi said : " Saint, the king has come here at your requisition ; and now you yourself siding with Kans, appear as his agent ; what is your aim ? " The Saint said : " At that time (when I made the requisition) an oppressive ruler was tyrannising over the Musalmans ; now owing to the auspicious arrival of the Sultan, he has embraced the Muhammadan faith. The Jihad (or holy war) is enjoined against infidels, not against Musalmans." The Qazi, finding no answer, kept quiet. But as the Sultan's temper was irritated, in order to soothe the Sultan, the Qazi commenced testing the learning and miracles of the saint, and was discomfited. After much questions and answers, the Saint said : " To view with contempt saints and to try to test them, ends in nothing but discomfiture. Before long, thou shalt die in a wretched plight." And the saint at the same time cast an angry glance towards the Sultan. In short, the Sultan, annoyed and vexed, returned to Jaunpur. It is said that shortly after Sultan Ibrahim and Qazi Shahabu-d-din Jaunpuri died. ' Whoever quarrels with saints, suffers.'