it is said that a man spoke to him about a need he had and he recognized him although he thought he did not know him so he said may god guide the prince! i am soandso son of soandso.
وفيما يحكى عنه أن رجلا كلمه في حاجة له، فتعرف إليه، وهو يظن أنه، لا يعرفه، فقال أصلح الله الأمير! أنا فلان بن فلان.