even though there was no one there that I knew. When I reached the edge of the riverbank, there was no boat present. I took this as an ill-omen. Then I saw a boat but it had a hole in it. This was the second ill-omen. I asked the helmsman^[1] his name to which he responded: ‘Daywzadah’ (which refers to Shaytan in Arabic). This was the third ill-omen. In the end, I boarded the boat.

When I reached the other side of the river, I called out: ‘O Porter! Please take my luggage.’ At that time, I had an old quilt and some necessary belongings. The porter who responded was blind in one eye. I said: This is the fourth piece of bad luck.

It came to my mind that it would be better for me to return back, but then I remembered my necessity and left my intention to return. After reaching the hostel, I was thinking about what to do when someone knocked on the door. I asked: ‘Who is it?’

He replied: ‘I have come to meet you.’

I said: ‘Do you know who I am?’

He replied: ‘Yes.’ I thought to myself: Either this is an enemy or a representative of the King.

After thinking about it for a moment, I opened the door. That person said: Such and such person has sent me to you and given this message that even though there is some conflict between you and me, but the fulfilment of rights is essential. I have heard about your condition and that is why it is necessary upon me to meet your needs. If you stay here at mine for up to two months, then your needs will be met. But if you want to leave from here, here are 30 dinars. Spend them on your necessities and you may go. I understand your situation.

That person states: I had never owned 30 dinars until that point and I also realised the matter that there is no reality to ill omen. (Ruh-ul-Bayan, Part 2, Surah Al-Baqarah, Taht-al-Ayah 189, vol. 1, p. 304, summarised)