singled it out by mentioning Sin (Al-Ithm), and His word concerning the Outward and Inward of Sin.

Among the reports concerning the obligation of establishing the Outward (Zahir) is what was mentioned in the Book of Talqan on the authority of Abu al-Tahir Sabur, from his account to al-Hasan bin Harun al-Katib. He informed him of the dialogue between his Master, Muhammad bin al-Hasan al-Madani, and the King of India regarding the Five Boundaries (Al-Hudud al-Khamsa), following their journey from the governor by the King's command and their arrival at his presence. This [matter] is obscure to some people because of his saying:

"We traveled in the most exalted state and best condition until we reached his presence. He settled us in the finest dwelling and brought us things whose description would take too long to explain. Among what he sent to us were beautiful slave girls, assigning specific girls to each of us.

He also sent a bed for our service and an agent. The agent came to us to ask permission for the food, so we informed him that we were fasting. When it was the time for Iftar (breaking the fast), he brought the table and presented dishes to us, yet we neither partook of them nor placed our hands upon them, until nearly half the night had passed. Then we ordered that the food be removed from before us. Afterward, we rose to prayer, praying until our prayer connected with the morning