Tadhkirah — Page 3
Early Years – 1881 Student Life (A) In my early youth I saw [in a dream] that I was in a magnificent building, which was very clean and neat where people were talking about the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. I enquired from the people where the Holy Prophet sa was and they pointed to a room in which I entered along with other persons. When I presented myself to Holy Prophet sa , he was much pleased, and returned my greeting with a better greeting. I can still recall and can never forget his charm and beauty and the kind and affectionate look that he directed towards me. He won my heart with his love and the beauty and glory of his countenance. He asked me: ‘O Ahmad, what are you holding in your right hand?’ When I looked towards my right hand, I found that I had a book in my hand and I felt that I had written it myself. I answered him: ‘O Messenger sa of Allah, this is something I have written. ’ He enquired: ‘What is the name of your book?’ I was surprised and looked at the book a second time and felt that it resembled a book in my library, which was called Qu t b i , so I answered him: ‘O Messenger sa of Allah, this book is called Qu t b i. ’ He said: ‘Show me your book Qu t b i. ’ When the Holy Prophet sa took it, it turned into a delicate and attractive fruit as soon as his blessed hand touched it. When the Holy Prophet sa cut it as fruit is cut, pure honey began to flow out of it like pouring water. I perceived the wetness of honey on the right arm of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, from his fingers to his