When old age overtook Abdullah, he told his family and companions he wished he had taken the advice of the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) to fast three days during the month and complete the recitation of the Koran once during month. However, not wishing to abandon the word he had given to the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam), he continued to fast until death overtook him, but would offer his complete recitation of the Koran over the course of the day and night.
Marka da 'weyn maansheyntiina Abdullah, ayuu u sheegay qoyskiisa iyo Ehelkeeda uu u rajeeyay uu mar hore qabsaday talada Nabiga (Salla Allahu alihi wa Sallam) si ay Soon Saddex maalmood inta lagu guda jiro bisha iyo buuxiso akhrinta Quraanka kariimka ah hal mar inta lagu jiro bisha. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, ma doonaya in ay ka tanaasulaan hadalkii uu ka siiyoNabiga (Salla Allahu alihi wa Sallam), ayuu hadalkiisa raaciyay inay sooman ilaa uu ka dhinto ku gaadheen, laakiin waxay bixiyaan lahaa oo uu ku degdein dhamaystiran oo Quraanka ka badan koorsada ah maalintii iyo habeenkii.