It is written in “Rouzatul Afkar” that a man from
On his way, some individuals requested the man to convey their salaams at the blessed Rouza. They also requested him to convey salaams to Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allah unhu) and to Hazrat Omar (radi Allah unhu). The individuals wanted the man to convey their salaams since they were very far from Madinah al Munawara.
While at the blessed Rouza, the man forgot to convey salaams on behalf of the individuals. The man returned from his way to Makkah al-Mukarramah to covey salaams for the individuals. After conveying salaams at the blessed Rouza, the man started on his way to Makkah al-Mukarramah. However, he found that the Makkah-bound caravan had already traveled very far.
Dejected, the man returned to the blessed Rouza and fell asleep there. He was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) was accompanied by his two companions.
In the dream, Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allah unhu) pointed to the man and stated: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! This is the man.” At this, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Yes.” Afterwards, the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) looked at the man and stated: “Abul Wafa.” (The words “Abul Wafa” denote a man who has the qualities to fulfill a promise.)
The man stated in the dream: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! I am known as Abul Abbas.” At this, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “From today, you are Abul Wafa.” After this, the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) took hold of the hand of the man and seated him.
The man woke up after this and found himself at the premises of the Holy Kaba. The man stayed in Makkah al-Mukarramah for eight days.
After eight days, the Makkah-bound caravan missed by the man finally arrived in the city.
