It is narrated from Hazrat Abd Khair that I heard Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) say that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed away in the best state, the very best state in which the prophets pass away. Then Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) described the virtues of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). (Then) Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: After that, Hazrat Abu Bakr was made the caliph, so he acted according to the deeds and Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Then Hazrat Abu Bakr also died in the best state in which any person can have the best death. And Hazrat Abu Bakr was the best person in this Ummah after the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Then Hazrat Umar was made the caliph, so he also acted according to the deeds and Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and Abu Bakr. Then he too died in the best state in which any person can have the best death. And Hazrat Umar was the best person in this Ummah after the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and Hazrat Abu Bakr.