It is narrated from Sayyiduna Sulaiman Khair (may Allah be pleased with him) that he related to Sayyiduna Shurahbil bin Simt (may Allah be pleased with him) while he was stationed at a frontier post on the coast. He said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever stays at the frontier for one day or one night, he will have a reward equal to the fasting of one month for those who remain behind, and whoever dies during this ribat (guarding the frontier), Allah Almighty will continue to grant him the reward of his deeds, that is, the reward of his prayers, fasting, and spending wealth; he will be protected from the trial of the grave and will remain in security from the great terror.