It is reported that the great ‘alim, Muqaddis Ardebeli (A.R.)
never stretched his legs, even when he slept. Never did he
explain this peculiar habit.
In the last moment of his life, he had no choice, but to stretch
his legs for one who is about to depart from this world is to
have his legs outstretched, facing Qibla.
The family and friends heard Ardebeli utter this to Allah,
“Forgive me, for my stretched legs are but a necessity at this
time. I never stretched them before, for fear of disrespecting
You, for I know that You are present, always. Forgive me, for
now I must.”
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