Kumayl found that beautiful within his inner self, and the man's state amazed him without him saying anything. So he—His might was mighty—turned to him and said: “O Kumayl, do not let the buzzing (tantanah) of the man amaze you; indeed, he is of the people of the Fire, and I shall inform you thereafter.” Kumayl was bewildered by his spiritual uncovering (mukashafah) of what was within his inner self and his testifying that the man was for the Fire, despite his being in this matter and in that beautiful state outwardly at that time. So Kumayl remained silent in amazement, pondering over this matter.




