Alhaj Muhammad Hassan Shaukat who lived in Isfahan
relates that he heard from one of the relatives of
Sheikh Baid Abaadi that the former used to be a servant
of Sheikh Baid Abaadi.
He used to be sent on a daily basis to a friend of
the Sheikh who used to sell perfumes and was called
Al Haj Seyyid Musa to get some money, some few Riyals.
Sheikh Abaadi used to distribute this money amongst
the needy. The Sheikh used to keep the money under
a mattress under his feet, and when ever he was approached
by the poor and destitute, he would extend his hand
under the mattress and come out with a few coins.
The nephew of the Sheikh relates that he used to
often visit his uncle when in need and he found out
that what the Sheikh gave him was less than what he
gave to others. When he enquired his uncle, he was
told by his uncle that the latter didn't decide what
to give to various people, rather he only extended
his hand under the mattress and gave out what came
in his fist.
Many people kept the coins given to them, since it
was believed that the coins were blessed. (QASAS AL
AJEEBA LI DASTGHIB PAGE 405)