“Are we then not to die, except for our first death, nor are we to be punished?” They were told, “No.” They said, “This is indeed the supreme triumph.”

Yazīd al-Raqāshī would say in his talks: “The people of Paradise are safe from death, so life is sweet for them. They are safe from sickness, so their lasting abode near Allah is a delight to them.” Then he would weep until his tears flowed down his beard.