It is narrated from al-Zubayr bin Bakkar that when death drew near to Sayyiduna Makhramah bin Nawfal (may Allah be pleased with him), his daughter began to weep over him and said: "Alas, my dear father! You were very gentle and kind-hearted." At this he regained consciousness and asked: "Who is this wailing woman?" The people said: "Your daughter." He said: "Come near." When she came, he said: "One like me is not mourned in this way. Rather, say: 'Alas, my dear father, who was most courageous, of powerful build, and a strong refuge.'"