‘Āmir, who was Abū Razīn al-‘Uqaylī, who set out as a delegate to the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, accompanied by Nahīk ibn ‘Āsim ibn Mālik ibn al-Muntafiq. He said:

‘We arrived in Medina at the end of Rajab and prayed the dawn prayer with him. The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, then stood to address the people, saying: “O people! I have been saving my voice for you these past four days, solely so that you may hear me. Is there anyone whose people sent him, saying, ‘Find out for us what the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, says,’ who might be distracted by his own thoughts, his companion’s conversation, or misguidance? Indeed, I shall be asked whether I conveyed the message. Listen, and you will live! Listen, and you will live! Sit down! Sit down!”

‘The people sat down, while my companion and I stood until his attention and gaze were directed wholly toward us. I said, “O Messenger of Allah, I wish to ask you about something I need, so please do not rush me.” He said, “Ask whatever you wish.” I said, “O Messenger of Allah,