Pakistan, June 22 -- This is the 13th article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world.

A destitute man once came to the khanqah of Nizamuddin Auliya seeking help because his daughter was getting married and he needed money for her dowry.

This happened at a trying time, when the resources of the khanqah had been exhausted and the saint had nothing left to give. Nizamuddin Auliya did not want to turn the poor man away empty-handed and asked him to stay, promising to give him all the donations that arrived over the following three days.

The man waited in hope, but no offerings came during that p...