Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the news of Najashi's death was given on the same day he passed away. The Prophet went to the place of prayer, formed rows, and said four takbirs.

Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us of the death of the Negus of Abyssinia on the very day he passed away. He said, "Seek forgiveness from Allah for your brother."

Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) offered the funeral prayer for Ashamah Najashi and said four takbirs.

Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Today, a righteous man from Abyssinia (the Negus, king of Abyssinia) has passed away. Come, let us offer his funeral prayer." Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that then we formed rows and the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) led his funeral prayer while we stood in rows.