Muntakhab al-tawarikh 92.13

92.13

Whatever I say is in the way of advice and spiritual instruction to the slaves of God, and abuse from me, as was the case with abuse from the prophet of God, (may God bless and save him), has on its object the same effect as praise (from another), and even if I utter a curse on anybody it has the same effect as a blessing.” Then, in affection, taking his cap from his blessed head, he gave it to me, and took me apart into the cell which was in the gate-house, and said “Perform your ceremonial ablutions in my presence, and recite your prayers.” I recited them wonderingly. He said to me, “Men say of me that I do not instruct students. What instruction can I give? My instruction and religious teaching are just this much, a tongue never weary of praising God and a thankful heart.” Then he became agitated like a stormy surging sea and said “My life is instruction sufficient for seekers after God, and walkers in His way.” Just then two darvishes from Sindh, breaking the Shaikh’s custom, began to sing outside an Indian melody in mournful and grating tones, and my spiritual condition underwent a change by means of the influence brought to bear on me at that time.