[183] From Al-Hamadani, from Abu Sa’id, from Muhammad ibn Musa, from ‘Ali ibn al-Husayn, from Muhammad ibn Sinan (peace be upon him), who said:

"Al-Mufaddal (peace be upon him) was among a group of his companions, drinking in an upper chamber and conversing (yathadhakarun), when the Master (Mighty is His Might) suddenly descended upon them through the ceiling, holding a bouquet of Idribun.

He said to them:

'Shakhir Basu Wad-han Zanda Kan'.

Then He said to them:

'It is lawful (halal) for you [when you are] together, but forbidden (haram) for you [when you are] with others.'"

[184] It was narrated from some of the companions of Al-Mufaddal (peace be upon him), from Dhawa Bardad, that he said:

"I went out to the outskirts of Kufa at forenoon, and my feet stood firm to perform prayer (Sallat). When I prostrated, I was called: