by dint of his major architectural works in fustat and hulwan, roughly coinciding with the period of monumental islamic architecture's earliest stages under the caliphs abd al-malik and al-walid i, kubiak calls abd al-aziz perhaps "the true father of islamic architecture". his patronage activities initiated a trend continued by later governors and caliphs. though he spent large sums in the course of his rule, abd al-aziz's personal lifestyle was austere. at his death, he left the relatively small fortune of 7,000 gold dinars, according to his treasurer, and tattered clothing. in an indication of his piety, he stated on his deathbed his wish to have been a mere cameleer roaming the hejaz (western arabia), a man of no consequence or a collection of dust.