128 – ʿAbd Allāh narrated to us. He said: “Muḥammad narrated to me; Shuʿayb ibn Muḥriz narrated to us; Ṣāliḥ ibn Bashīr al-Murrī narrated:
‘When ʿAṭāʾ al-Sulaymī died, I was overcome with grief for him. I later saw him in a dream and said, “Abū Muḥammad, are you not now among the dead?” He replied, “Indeed.” I asked, “What became of you after death?” He answered, “By Allah, I have gone to abundant good and to a Lord who is Forgiving and Appreciative.” I said, “By Allah, you were long in sorrow while in the world.” He smiled and said, “By Allah, Abū Bishr, that sorrow has been repaid with enduring rest and everlasting joy.” I asked, “In which rank are you?” He replied, “I am with those upon whom Allah has bestowed His favor—the prophets, the truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous; what excellent companions they are!”’