Lady Asma bint Umais (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates: When Sayyiduna Ja'far bin Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) was martyred, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) instructed me, saying: "You should mourn for three days, then do whatever you wish." (Imam Ibn Hibban, may Allah have mercy on him, says:): The statement of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him): "You should mourn for three days." In this, the wording is in the imperative form, which is qualified by a number. By this, it is meant: To prohibit the use of something in such a quantity that its use is not permissible, and the statement of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him): "Then do whatever you wish." Here, too, the words are in the imperative form. Apparently, this seems to be for permission, but what is meant is to prohibit acting upon what was previously commanded. So, through these words, the intention of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is: During these three days and before them, entrust all matters to the command of Allah Almighty.