Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) was a renowned aulia. He was not married at that time.
One night, Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) saw a large palace. The aulias of Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a was freely entering the palace. However, as soon as Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) wanted to enter the palace, its gates closed. In the dream, Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) came to learn that the palace belonged to the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) started to wonder why he could not enter the palace even though Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a had bestowed upon him countless favours. At this time, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) addressed Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) and stated: “Only those who follow my Sunnah have the permission to enter here.”
Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) woke up after the dream. His eyes became moist with tears. Hazrat Bayazid Bustami (rahmatullahi alaihe) then stated that there was no alternative but to follow the orders of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
