It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the noble companions (may Allah be pleased with them) were carrying bricks for the construction of the mosque. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was also participating with them in this work. Meanwhile, I happened to meet the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and saw that he had placed a brick on his stomach. I thought perhaps he was having difficulty carrying it, so I said, "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), please give it to me." The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Abu Hurairah, take another brick, for the real life is the life of the Hereafter."