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Story LXX

STORY LXX

Abu Harirah,^[1]-may the approbation of Allah be upon him!-was in the habit of daily waiting upon the Mustafa^[2]-peace on him!-who said: "Abu Harirah, visit me on alternate days, that our love may increase."

A man said to a devotee: "Beautiful as the sun is, I never heard that anybody took it for a friend or fell in love with it"; and he replied: "This is because it may be seen daily, except in winter, when it is veiled, and beloved."

There is no harm in visiting people, but not till they say: "It is enough!" If thou findest fault with thyself, thou wilt not hear others reproaching thee!

↑ Literally, 'Father of the Kitten,' from his habit of always carrying one about. He was one of the companions of Muhammad.
↑ Literally, 'the Elect,' another name for Muhammad as the chosen prophet.

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[1] Literally, 'Father of the Kitten,' from his habit of always carrying one about. He was one of the companions of Muhammad.

[2] Literally, 'the Elect,' another name for Muhammad as the chosen prophet.

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