A man came to the great Teacher Bahauddin, the founder of the Naqshbandi order, and asked for help in his problems and for guidance on his path.
Bahauddin ordered him to abandon spiritual studies and immediately leave the monastery. The kind-hearted visitor tried to protest against this decision.
“You will receive a sign - this will be a clear example for you,” said the sage, meaningfully raising his finger...
At that moment, a bird suddenly flew into the room through the open window and began to rush around, not knowing how to fly out. The Sufi waited until the bird sat down near the only open window in the hall, and then unexpectedly loudly clapped his hands. The frightened bird flew straight through the window to freedom.
Then Bahauddin said:
—For her, this sound was something of a shock, even an insult; don't you agree?
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru