Shaikh al Hadith Mawalna Zakariya Kandehlavi mohajir Madani was requested for an autograph by Shaikh Jameel Ahmad Hyderabadi (Allah have mercy on them).

Shaikh al Hadith inquired, ‘What is an autograph?’

It was explained that it would be an advice written by his blessed pen (in the autograph book).

Instantaneously he wrote;

Translation:

Be in intimate contact (with the Divine) inwardly and appear aloof outwardly.

(Heed) This beautiful characteristic is scarce in this world!

Tazkirat al Jameel, page 483