Abu Muhammad al-Ash'ath bin Qays al-Kindi, who belonged to Banu al-Harith bin Mu'awiyah, died in Kufah. At the time of his death, Sayyiduna al-Hasan bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with them both) was present there, after his peace settlement with Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (may Allah be pleased with him), and so Sayyiduna al-Hasan bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with them both) led his funeral prayer.