‘Tasawwuf : Bishr Hafi Repents

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 , HasanBasri 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 himand 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 havepurified you of sins as a
result and applied My fragrance to you."
In this manner, in a few momentshe changed from alcoholic to a perfect
Wali. Glory be to Allah! What mercy He has. By respectingthe name of
Allah, He granted himadmission 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?

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