The consequence of eating doubtful food was the wayward child

Once some noblemen of Nishapur went to visit Hadhrat Ahmad Harb. Whilst they were sitting in conversation with him, the son of Hadhrat Harb passed nearby on the outside. He was playing the guitar and walking like a drunken man totally absorbed in the music. The noblemen stared in amazement at the son. Hadhrat Ahmad Harb who was obviously much embarrassed said: “Once some food came from my neighbour and we ate of it. That same night I had relations with my wife, and this son was conceived. It later transpired that the food had come to the neighbour from the ruler.” (The consequence of eating the doubtful food was the wayward child.)