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One day in the year A.H. 36, he was called to meet his Lord. While he was getting ready for the last
journey, some of his companions came to see him. He asked them, "Have you brought a shroud with
you?" They said, "Yes." He said, "Show it to me." When he saw it, he found it was new and too long.
One last sarcastic grin was drawn on his lips, and he said, "This is not a shroud for me. Two white wraps
without a shirt are sufficient for me. I will not be left in the grave for a long time, but will be offered a
better place or a worse one!"
He then murmured a few words which, when they listened to them, they discerned the following:
"Welcome O death! A dear thing coming after longing. The one who repents now prospers not."
One of the best human souls was raised to Allah, one the most pious, illuminating, and humble
spirits.