It is narrated from a man of Murad that he came to Sayyiduna Uways al-Qarani (may Allah be pleased with him) and said: "Peace be upon you." He replied: "And upon you." He asked: "O Uways! How are you?" He said: "Praise be to Allah." He asked: "How are the times treating you?" He said: "Do not ask. What would be the state of a man who, when evening comes, does not think he will see the morning, and when morning comes, is not sure he will reach the evening? O brother of Murad! The remembrance of death has left no joy for the believer. O brother of Murad! The believer's recognition of the rights of Allah does not let gold or silver remain with him (that is, he gives it all away in the path of Allah). O brother of Murad! The believer's firm adherence to the command of Allah leaves him no friend. By Allah! When we enjoin people to good and forbid them from evil, they take us as enemies, and in this (opposition) they find helpers among the sinful, until, by Allah, they level grave (slanders and) accusations against us. But by Allah! These things will never stop me from speaking the truth."

It is narrated from Ata al-Khurasani that people were talking about Hajj, and they asked Sayyiduna Uways al-Qarani (may Allah be pleased with him): "Have you not performed Hajj?" He said: "No." They asked: "Why?" But he remained silent. Then one of them said: "I have a mount (you may take it)." Another said: "I have provisions for the journey." And a third said: "I have travel equipment." So he accepted their offer and performed Hajj with the means they provided.