the sake of your life and for the safety of your home; I am more aware of matters than you. I see that Allah Almighty has given you more, now you should do that which pleases Him and be grateful to Him, for you have been made one of the wealthiest people of the age, and you will find safety in adhering to the command of Allah Almighty. I only desire your safety; I have no other concern. Accept what I am saying.’

The son said, ‘I am going on a journey for a few days and I will quickly return with a large amount of profit.’ Thus, the son set off once again. When he returned, he had even more wealth than before. He said to his father, ‘If I had listened to you, would I have this much wealth today?’ The father said, ‘O my child! I am witnessing you striving for others, but if you were aware of the reality then you would wish that there was a distance of the mountains in the east between you and your desire for this wealth.’ The son replied, ‘O father! You made Du’a due to the statement of an astrologer. I believe that the words of the astrologer regarding me receiving wealth are true, but what he said about me dying due to drowning is incorrect.’ Saying this, he gave the command for another ship to be built.

He remained there for 40 days until he was ready for the journey to the sea. His father said to him, ‘My son! Imploring and pleading will not stop you this time either, for I have now seen such signs that I believe the astrologer’s words are true.’ After saying this, tears began to flow from the father’s eyes due to the separation from his son. The son said, ‘O father! May Allah Almighty sacrifice me upon you! Just have patience for this final time! By Allah Almighty! If Allah Almighty brings me back safe and sound, then I will never travel by sea again.’

The old father said, ‘O my son! By Allah Almighty! Today I am certain that you will be ruined. By Allah Almighty! You will not return this time, until the sun rises in the west.’ The father begged and pleaded and tried to explain to him while crying profusely, but he did not listen to his father and left for the journey with both ships.