They did as instructed, and the command of our Master was given to His servant to begin [the washing process] with the pouring [of water] upon Abu Salit in His presence, which further increased his self-admiration. He washed, and the group washed following him. Then the water for washing was brought to our Master; He began by washing His hands and passing the water over His face.

Every time He passed His hand over any of His limbs, there would spring forth fresh pearls and magnificent jewels—the smallest of them like a pigeon’s egg—along with gems of red ruby, green emerald, and ingots of gold, until they overflowed in the basin (al-Tasht) and spread throughout the room. It filled the space until it stood as a veil between us and our sight of our Master; it then flowed out of the door of the room until it filled the entire house. Abu Salit was bewildered by this, struck with awe, and his tongue was tied.

Then our Master said to him: "Were you impressed with yourself when you brought to Us some of what was obligatory upon you?