Abu Muhammad Al Arjaq Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that he once accompanied his mother and niece to Egypt where his brother Abu Yakub used to live.
On his way to Egypt, Abu Muhammad Ambari’s (rahmatullahi alaihe) caravan was robbed. The robbers took everything. Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) and his fellow travelers faced extreme hardship because of the robbery. In particular, the travelers suffered from hunger and thirst. During this time, Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) met a camel rider. The camel rider agreed to take Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) and fellow travelers to Damascus in exchange of some money.
Once in Damascus, Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) found that one individual was repeatedly calling his name. The individual paid the camel rider his fare once Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) introduced himself to the individual. The individual took Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe), his mother and niece to his residence and treated them well.
Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) stayed at the residence of the individual for three days. Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) thought that the individual must be a friend of his brother Abu Yakub and that his brother must have written to his friend to receive him in Damascus. However, during his departure from Damascus, Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) came to know that the individual did not know his brother at all.
The individual stated that 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) stated: “Oh Ibn Sabuni! Look for Abu Muhammad Ebnul Ambari. Treat him well. Help him to reach his destination.” Upon awakening, Ibn Sabuni looked for Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe).
Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) was surprised to hear the dream account. He (rahmatullahi alaihe) started on his way to Egypt after receiving a generous pocket allowance from Ibn Sabuni for his journey.
Once in Egypt, Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrated this incident to his brother. On his return from Egypt to Damascus, Abu Muhammad Ambari (rahmatullahi alaihe) found Ibn Sabuni in extreme poverty.
Because of this, Abu Muhammad Ambari’s (rahmatullahi alaihe) brother Abu Yakub donated his valuable property in Egypt to Ibn Sabuni.
