Qutaybah Ibn Muslim said of him, "That the finger of Muhammad ibn Wasi' points to the sky in battle is more beloved to me than one hundred thousand renowned swords and strong youths." Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (d.1111) also mentioned him in his writings: If a man finds himself sluggish and averse from austerity and self-discipline, he should consort with one who is a proficient in such practices so as to catch the contagion of his enthusiasm.
Qutaybah Ibn Muslim described him thusly, "That Muhammad ibn Wasi's finger points to the sky during battle is more precious to me than a hundred thousand renowned swords and strong youths." Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (d.1111) also referenced him in his works: If someone feels sluggish and resistant to self-discipline, they should associate with an expert in such practices so as to catch their enthusiasm.