Once a Bedouin riding a red camel came in the presence of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). After he had saluted Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), people said, ‘O Prophet of Allah! this is a stolen camel’.
He (s.a.w.a.) asked the people whether they posses any witness in support of their allegations. They replied in affirmative. Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) ordered Imam Ali (a.s.) that if the witness is proved then take the right from him. The Bedouin bowed his head for sometime. Then Imam Ali (a.s.) said: O Bedouin! stand up for the orders of Allah. At that moment the camel started speaking. The Camel said: O Prophet of Allah! I swear by the One who has sent you as Messenger that this person has not stolen me. I do not have any master except the said rider.
Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) asked: ‘O Bedouin! Who has given power of speaking to the camel to give a witness for you and what are you saying in your heart?
The Bedouin said: I was saying: O my Lord! We are not the one whose help you have taken in our creation. Neither have you had any partner who is an associate in your Lordship. O Lord! You are higher than the intellect and imagination of the people. I ask you that send salawat on Mohammad and his progeny and absolve from this allegation.
Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said: I swear by the One who sent me as a Prophet, I saw that the angels were writing your prayer. On whomsoever calamity like befalls then he should do what you have done. He should send as much salwaat on me. Allah will relieve him from his difficulties.
(Kunuzul Mojezaat, pg. 22-23)
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