Abu Ghalib says: After the Khawarij were killed, their bodies were brought and placed on the steps of Damascus. Sayyiduna Abu Umamah Bahili (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived, and when he saw them, his eyes filled with tears. He said: These people are the dogs of Hell; among those killed under the sky, they are the worst of the slain, and those whom they killed are the best of those killed under the sky. Abu Ghalib says: I asked him, "Then why are there tears in your eyes?" He replied: Because I feel pity for these people, for they were originally from the people of Islam. Abu Ghalib says: We asked: The statement you made about them being the dogs of Hell, did you say this from yourself or did you hear it from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? He said: If I had said it from myself, then I would be very bold indeed; I did not say it from myself, rather I heard it from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) not once, nor twice, nor three times, but more than that.