Hayyah bint Abi Hayyah said: A man came to us at noon, and I said: O servant of Allah! Where are you coming from? He said: My companion and I came in search of someone who was lost; my companion went out searching, and I came here in search of shade and water. Hayyah said: I brought a clay jug and gave him water to drink; he drank, and I also drank. I asked for introduction: O servant of Allah! Who are you? He said: I am Abu Bakr. I said: The same Abu Bakr about whom I have heard, the companion of the Messenger of Allah ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) in the cave? He said: Yes, the same. Hayyah said: I mentioned the battles of Khath'am and some of the events of the Age of Ignorance, and the affection and love that Allah Almighty created, and those tents. Abdullah bin Awn interlaced his fingers, and Mu'adh bin Mu'adh demonstrated the same, and Ahmad and his teacher Ahmad bin Abdullah did likewise. I said: O Abdullah! How long do you think this situation will continue? He said: As long as the Imams or rulers remain on the straight path. I said: What is meant by Imams? He said: Have you not seen that when the master (owner) is in the house, people follow and obey him? So, as long as they remain on the straight path.