What was the role of the Muslim cleric who initially tried to dissuade Ratanji from visiting Shirdi?

There is no mention in the provided text of a Muslim cleric who tried to dissuade Ratanji from visiting Shirdi. In fact, the narrative presents a very different scenario. In chapter 14, Ratanji, a Parsi merchant, is encouraged to go to Shirdi by his confidant, Das Ganu. There is no character who acts as an obstacle to his journey. Upon arriving in Shirdi, he meets Sai Baba, who is presented in a syncretic manner, welcoming devotees of all backgrounds and is quoted in chapter 14 as saying, "our only one is Allah." The story contains no conflict involving a cleric of any faith.