Gardens of the Righteous — Page 173
RIYADH AS-SALIHIN 173 916. Ayesha relates that she observed the Holy Prophet when he was in extremity put his hand in a cup of water which was close to him and wipe his face with it, saying: Allah, help me over the hardship and agony of death (Tirmidhi). 147. . On Kindness towards one facing Death 917. This hadith is the first part of No. 22. 148. . On Giving Expression to Suffering 918. This hadith is the same as No. 38. 919. This hadith is the first part of No. 6. headache; 920. Qasim ibn Muhammad relates that Ayesha said: Oh, my whereupon the Holy Prophet said: Indeed, I would say: Oh, my headache (Bokhari). 149. . On Urging a Dying One to affirm the Unity of Allah 921. Mu'az relates that the Holy Prophet said: He whose last words are:. There is none worthy of worship save Allah; shall enter Paradise (Abu Daud and Hakim). 922. Abu Sa'id Khudri relates that the Holy Prophet said: Urge your dying ones to affirm: There is none worthy of worship save Allah (Muslim). 150. . On Closing the Eyes of one who has Died and Praying for him 923. Umm Salamah relates: The Holy Prophet came to Abu Salamah when his eyes had become glazed. He closed them and said: When the soul is taken possession of, the sight also follows it. Thereupon the members of Abu. Salamah's family fell to bewailing him. The Holy Prophet admonished them:. Pray for only that which is good for yourselves, for the angels say Amen to your supplications. Then he prayed: Allah, forgive Abu Salamah and exalt his