Bi ismillahir rahmanir raheem
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Bishr
Hafi was from among the great saints. However, initially he used to be
intoxicated with wine. Once he found a piece of paper on the road on
which bismillah was written. He picked it up with love, placed it on
his eyes, respectfully applied perfume to it and kept it away with
reverence. Then he drank some wine and slept away.
In the meantime Hasan Basri was inspired that he should give glad tidings to Bishr Hafi and bring him out of the tavern.
With the command of Allah, Hasan Basri went to the tavern. The
people looked at him astounded and asked him what the mater was. Why
did he come to the tavern? He replied, �You people are correct but I
have not come here on my own. Allah has sent me to fetch Bishr Hafi.
Therefore tell me where he is�
The people pointed out Bishr Hafi who was lying down in a stupor.
Hasan Basri went to him and saw that he was in a state of negligence
and intoxication. He somehow managed to revive him and take him away.
When he has completely recovered, he conveyed the glad tidings of
Allah to him. A sound from the unseen was heard, �O Bishr, you
respected My name. Therefore I increased your honour. You purified My
name and applied fragrance to it. I have purified you of sins as a
result and applied My fragrance to you.�
In this manner, in a few moments he changed from alcoholic to a
perfect Wali. Glory be to Allah! What mercy He has. By respecting the
name of Allah, He granted him admission to the group of the Auliya.
The mercy of Allah does not require any excuse
while the power of Allah requires an excuse.
This was in reality the favour of Allah otherwise what power does man have?
Source: The virtues of Bismillah by Mufti Shafi Sahib (R.A) Just adding Angels speak on behalf of Allah or other people in dreams.
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Rasul Allah (sallah llahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "Whoever knows himself, knows his Lord" and whoever knows his Lord has been given His gnosis and nearness.
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