(It was the day of `Id when negroes used to play with leather shields and spears.) Either I requested Allah's Apostle or he himself asked me whether I would like to see the display. I replied in the affirmative. Then he let me stand behind him and my cheek was touching his cheek and he was saying, Carry on, O Bani Arfida (i.e. negroes)! When I got tired, he asked me if that was enough. I replied in the affirmative and he told me to leave.