Following interview of Shk Fakhruddinbhai Amin, Dubai, by Sakina Sh Noman Miyajiwala and Mudar Patherya

What I am about to relate happened between when my grandfather Shaikh Mohammadbhai went for Haj between 1950 and 1960 with Syedna Taher Saifuddin Saheb. Since my grandfather related this at home, this became family lore. The reason why I have ventured to share this publicly is because it happened in my grandfather’s presence and can therefore vouch for its veracity.

During that Haj safar, it was arranged for the two Dais to step on the ceiling of the Kaaba. My grandfather was the only muminbhai to be present. My grandfather clearly recollected Syedna Taher Saifuddin Saheb asking Syedna Mohammad Burhaniddinn Saheb (TUS): "Beta, apne upar chhey. Qiblo kahaan chhey? Namaaz kahaan parsu?" Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin Saheb replied: “Hamara qibla to aap chho, Maula!” and fell in sajdaa at the feet of Syedna Taher Saifuddin Saheb.

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