Musnad Ahmad — Hadith #45116

Muhammad bin Ubaid narrated to us, Shurahbil bin Mudarrak narrated to us, on the authority of Abdullah bin Naji, on the authority of his father, that he walked with Ali, may God be pleased with him. He was the companion of his purification, and when he approached Nineveh and was setting off for Siffin, Ali, may God be pleased with him, called out: Be patient, Abu Abdullah, be patient. Abu Abdullah on the banks of the Euphrates. I said, “What did he say?” He said, “I entered upon the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, one day, and his eyes were overflowing. I said, O Prophet of God.” Someone made you angry, why did your eyes fill with tears? He said, “Rather, Gabriel arose before me and told me that Hussein would be killed.” On the banks of the Euphrates, he said, “Do you have the right to let me smell some of its soil?” He said, “Yes,” so he extended his hand and took a handful of dirt, so he gave it to me. I hope my eyes are overflowing...