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Muhammad As-Sameen (rahimahullah) was a sufi shaikh of Baghdad, from whom the great luminary, Junaid Baghdadi (rahimahullah) had also benefitted.

On one occasion, he joined the Muslim army to fight against the Romans. When the Roman army drew closer, the Muslims were overcome with fear due to the large army that stood before them.

Muhammad (rahimahullah) noticed that he was also affected by this fear of the Romans. Hence, he began rebuking himself saying; “O liar! Where is the passion (for going out in jihaad) that you claimed to have? Now when you have the opportunity that you were desirous off, you have changed and become anxious.”

While reprimanding himself it occurred to him that he should go to the river and take a bath. He thus removed his clothing, put on a lower garment and entered the river. Whilst taking a bath, he felt […]