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During the era of Nabi Moosa (‘alaihis salaam), the Banu Israa-eel experienced a very severe drought. The people thus went to Nabi Moosa (‘alaihis salaam) and requested him to make du‘aa to Allah Ta‘ala to send down rain. Nabi Moosa (‘alaihis salaam) instructed them to accompany him to a mountain. When ascending the mountain, Nabi Moosa (‘alaihis salaam) instructed, “No man who has committed a sin should follow me (up this mountain).”

When Nabi Moosa (‘alaihis salaam) said this, more than half the people left the gathering and dispersed. Again, Nabi Moosa (‘alaihis salaam) addressed the remainder of his people saying, “No person who has committed a sin should follow me (up this mountain).” Hence, everyone left the gathering, leaving behind only one person by the name of Barkh Al-‘Aabid (the worshipper), who was one-eyed.

Nabi Moosa (‘alaihis salaam) asked him, “Did you not hear what […]