While paying tributes to him, A R Rahman feels that Ustad’s place can never be replaced by anyone. His death has left a big void which is tough to be filled. He was the best paradigm of how a musician can take his music to a higher plane of perfection. He was an inspiration to every aspiring musician. Rahman had a brief encounter with him while the Ustad was at his studio for a recording in Chennai sometime back. He feels honoured and blessed to have had Ustad for an entire day. He would cherish those moments for eternity. He was the perfect example of how a Musalmaan should lead his life by spreading goodwill and cheer through his music and conduct. Rahman signs off with prayers to the almighty to rest the soul in peace.