Harith Hamadani says that once he went to the presence of Amir’ul-Mu’mineen ‘Ali (as) who asked him,
“O Harith! What is the purpose of your coming here?”
Harith replied, “I have been drawn here by my desire to meet you!”
Amir’ul-Mu’mineen ‘Ali (as) said, “O Harith! Do you hold me as a friend?”
Harith said, “Without any doubt!”
Amir’ul-Mu’mineen ‘Ali (as) then said, “Harith! When you will be in the throes of death, you will find me near yourself! I would be giving to you the waters of the Cistern of Kauthur at that moment. I would be warding away your enemies from you. You will be pleased to see me cross the Bridge of Siraat with the Lawa al-Hamd in my hand! Insha Allah!!”