Kutubur Rabbani Imam Sharani (rahmatullahi alaihe) writes that Syed Muhammad Ebne Zain was a great admirer and a devoted follower of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
Syed Muhammad Ebne Zain had the rare distinction of being blessed with the vision of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in the waking state.
Once an individual came to Syed Muhammad Ebne Zain and asked him to intercede to the emperor on his behalf.
When Syed Muhammad Ebne Zain came to the royal court, the emperor greatly honoured him and went on to seat him on the royal throne. From that day onward, Syed Muhammad Ebne Zain was deprived of the vision of the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
Concerned and alarmed, Syed Muhammad Ebne Zain recited a special poem in praise of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Soon afterwards, Syed Muhammad Ebne Zain saw something in the distance. During this time, he heard the blessed voice of the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). The Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “You desire my presence, yet you stay in the company of the oppressors?”
It is not known if Syed Muhammad Ebne Zain was subsequently blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
