The picture of the lion turned into a real lion
Once an expert Indian Illusionist came to Mutawakkil, who was very good at his skill. Mutawakkil told the Indian, “If you defeat Hazrat Muhammadbin-Ali, I will give you one thousand Dirhams.” The Indian said, “Keep some thin bread on the dining mat and let me sit beside him.” The caliph made the arrangements. Hazrat Hadi extended his hand to take the bread. The Indian did something, and the bread moved away from his reach. He repeated the act thrice. The people present there, laughed at Hazrat Hadi. There was a carpet which contained a lion’s picture. Hazrat Hadi looked at the picture, and it came to life. He said, “Catch it.” Then it attacked the Indian and dashed him to the ground. Then, the real lion, again, turned into the picture.
Many times, Mutawakkil requested him to save the Indian, but he did not listen to him and said, “On the oath of Allah, the Almighty, now onwards, you will never see this Indian again.” And none could see him.
Death punishment for Jesting
Once it so happened that there was an invitation for dining at a valima ceremony, where the caliphs’ children also were present. People came there to honour them. Among them, there was a young man who was very far away from the etiquettes. Without any reason, he was laughing. Hazrat Hadi turned his holy face towards him and said, “Why do you waste your time in laughter? You are away from the worship of Allah, the Almighty. Remember, within three days, you are going to sleep in the grave.”
When the young man heard this, he stopped his senseless talks. Then the dinner was served. The man ate and falls sick. On the third day, he died.
Mother’s falling down from the house and then to die Once, there was a marriage party at someone’s house. There was a rude and mannerless boy in the group. He was not giving respect to Hazrat Hadi. Hazrat Hadi said, “He would not be able to eat anything from the items served. From his clothes, it can be known that the life will be quite bitter for him.” When the dinner was served, he extended his hand to eat. At that time, his slave came running and weeping. He said, “Your mother has fallen down from the house, and she has died. Please make haste and let us go there so that we can treat her for the post-mortial procedure.” His extended hand was taken back, could not eat anything and had to go to his mother.
Aal-e-Qutub Aal-e-Syed Abdullah Shah Ghazi 