He was the shaykh of the Merzūbānīye hankāh (Sufi lodge). He was a pious, God-conscious (takwā), and ascetic person. Speaking about himself, he said:
“While I was in Egypt, during the Tatar fitna (sedition), I heard that many people were killed in Baghdad. I was disturbed by this. I said: ‘O Lord, how can this be? Among them are children and innocent people.’ Then I saw a man in a dream. He had a letter in his hand. I took the letter and read it. Inside, I witnessed the following couplets that reject me:
‘In the administration of the universe, the command and judgment are not yours.
Do not question the works of Allah!
One who is caught by the waves of the sea perishes.
The administration of the affairs of the servants belongs to Allah.
Cease your objection; do not act ignorantly!’”