The Nāṣirī Generations 297: ANECDOTE RESPECTING BARKA KHAN’S ZEAL IN THE MUSALMAN FAITH.

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In the year 657 H., a reverend and holy Sayyid of Samrkand came to the illustrious capital, the city of Dihli, to trade. In the audience hall of the sovereign, the asylum of Islam and Sultan of the seven climes—May God long preserve his rule and sovereignty!—he received kindness and encouragement; and was distinguished by the reverence, and princely benefits of the Sultan. The grandees of this illustrious capital, every one of whom is a bright constellation in the firmament of Islam, and light-diffusing star in the sphere of the Faith, all deemed it right likewise to confer favours and benefits upon that illustrious Sayyid, who was [named] Ashraf-ud-Din, the son of the Sayyid, Jalal-ud-Din, the Sufi, and unto whom appertains the service of the khankah [monastery] of Nur-ud-Din-i-A’ma [the Blind]—on whom be the Almighty’s mercy!—in the city of Samrkand. From this eminent Sayyid two statements were heard [by the author] respecting the firmness of Barka Khan in the Muhammadan faith. May God protect him and increase his blessings!