(Second chain) Sharjeel bin Shaf’ah narrates that when the plague came, Sayyiduna Amr bin al-As (may Allah be pleased with him) said: This is a punishment, so move away from it. When this statement reached Sayyiduna Sharjeel bin Hasnah (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: I was a companion of the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) at a time when this Amr was more astray than his household camel. This plague is the supplication of your Prophet and a mercy for you, and it has been the cause of death for the righteous people before you. So, remain together and do not disperse. When this statement reached Sayyiduna Amr (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: Sharjeel has spoken the truth.