تحفة النظار في غرايب الامصار وعجايب الاسفار 13.42.2

13.42.2

known by its association with Malik Bashīr. That was at the end of Jumādā II of the year [seven hundred and] forty-two. I secluded myself there in retreat for the month of Rajab and ten days of Shaʿbān, and reached the point of fasting continuously for five days, after which I broke my fast on a little rice without any relish. I recited the Qurʾān every day and kept night vigils as God willed. Whenever I ate food it hurt me, and when I vomited it up I felt relief. I continued so for forty days; then he sent for me a second time.