The Tekke of Umm Harám

 ' There is a story handed down by the servant of the apostle of God (may the favour and blessing of God be with him) , Anas ibn Málik , that that bulbul of the garden of eloquence , that nightingale of the flower-garden of fair speech (to him be the best of praise) , honoured with a visit the house of Umm Harám bint Milhán (may the Merciful One be pleased with her) , and after he had condescended to eat food , that sainted woman searched his august head for lice ; and while thus laying down his sacred head , and proposing to make manifest much divine wisdom and heavenly mysteries , he fell asleep . Now when he rose up from his holy slumber with a manifestation of joy and display of delight derived during that interval from the enjoyment of divine revelations and godly visions , that revered lady questioned him as to the cause of his smiles , and his perfect joy and cheerfulness . Thereupon that depositary of the divine secrets replied in sweet and life-giving speech : ' From the presence of God came to me inspiration and good tidings : a company of those of my faith will , as though sitting on the seats and thrones of kings , spread holy war and forays , for the exalting of the word of God , with longing to approve themselves to God , and will conquer the isles of the seas , and the cities of the coasts thereof , and these of my people will enter into high heaven among those who enter first , without the trial of torment or chastisement . Thus from the presence of God inspiration and good tidings came to me ...'