It is narrated from Mus'ab bin Abdullah al-Zubayri that Sa'id bin Yarbu' bin Ankathah al-Makhzumi died in 55 AH, when he was one hundred and eighteen years old. Mus'ab says: In the Age of Ignorance his name was "Surm", and the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) changed his name to "Sa'id". His mother's name was Hind. Mention of the merits of Sayyiduna Abu al-Yasar Ka'b bin Amr al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him).