Imam Ali (as): [Giving condolences to Ash'ath ibn Qays on the death of his son, Imam Ali (AS) said:] O Ash'ath, your son (when he lived) gave you happiness while, at the same time, he was a trial and hardship and (when he died) he grieved you while, at the same time, he has proved a source of reward and mercy for you Nahj al-Balāgha