An Outline of Early Islamic History — Page 75
75 C h apter 15 The Prophet Passes A way Three times he repeated in a weak voice the words, “To the best friends, to the best friend, to the best friend. ” And breathed his last. Ali and Abbas gave the Prophet the last bath. Now the question arose where should they bury him. Abu Bakr said, “The place where he breathed his last. ” The Prophet was then laid to his final rest in the living room of Ayesha, where now stand a dome and minaret. A Brief Sketch The Holy Founder of Islam (peace be upon him) was 63 at the time of his death. He was raised as Prophet at the age of 40. He devoted the whole of his life to the service of God. Born an orphan without any riches, he died a king leaving no wealth behind. He never ate a full meal all his life nor wore a rich garment. His house was a mud hut, his court room was the mosque and his throne was its dusty floor. His bed was made of straw, his own arm, his pillow. For months there was no smoke in