Lady Aisha Siddiqa (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates: One night the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) got up, put on his clothes (i.e., wrapped his cloak), and went outside. Lady Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates: I instructed my maid Barirah to follow the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), so she went after him. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) went to Baqi‘ and stayed there for as long as Allah willed. Then he returned, and Barirah arrived before him. She informed me, but I did not mention anything to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) until morning came. Then I mentioned this matter to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and he said:“I was sent to the people of Baqi‘ so that I may supplicate for mercy for them.”