Chapter Eight

The chapter About How the Sahabah ~u.1~ Spent in the Path of Allaah This chapter highlights how Rasulullaah ~ and the Sahabah ~ spent their wealth and everything that Allaah granted them in the pa,th df Allaah and in avenues where Allaah's pleasure is found. The chapter also highlights how they loved this more than spending on themselves and how they preferred others above themselves even though they suffered poverty The Encouragement Rasulullaah _ gave and the Fervour the Sahabah i@~~ had for Spending in the Path of Allaah The Encollragenlent that Rasulllllaah ~~ Gave to Spend in the path of Allaah The Narration of Hadhrat Jareer ~ in this Regard Hadhrat ]areer reports that they were once with Rasulullaah ~ one morning when some people belonging to the Mudar tribe arrived. They were barefoot and practically naked. All they had were striped shawls or cloaks and their swords hanging from their necks. The expression on Rasulullaah ~'s face actually changed when he saw their poverty. He then went into his room and when he emerged, he gave instructions to Hadhrat Bilaal ~, who duly called out the Adhaan and then the Iqaamah.

After Rasulullaah ~ led the salaah, he addressed the people with the following verses of the Qur'aan: r;,., """, '" "" "" "',,' 11';;; ,', loll , .J,;,,, " .' ".J ,,, ,.J' J' .... Ik"T~ ~J 4>.JJ ~ Jl>J !~IJ ~ IX ~ ~~I ~J I~IIJ"W' ~L::F ",l? 41, ~\.I> .:.~r~1J ~ ",jJ a.:J ~.D, 411 \~IJ I:: fL'.:j~ ,":.c::- ~t;.J ~ , t.... ",:.:r-."., ~ " "" - (~ "'." .-' ,"" (\~I :~W oJ,...) ~ QJ~ o mankind! Fear your Rabb who created you from a single soul (from Aadam ~), created its spouse (Hawwa) from it, and spread great numbers of men and women from the two (from Aadam and Hawwa). Fear that Allaah in Whom (in Whose name) you ask (things and take THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~11~ (Vol-2) promises) from each other and (fear breaJdng) family ties, Verily Allaah is Watchful over you, {Surah Nisaa, verse I} _ ti~ '" ) "" ..... , ~ ,... ,.P,,,,,;,,,J. ,.pa~ (\A :~\.ro> O)J""') ~ ~ ~..I.iLo ~,)li2:....b 4.ll1 jAil!' Fear Allaah and let every soul see (consider) what (good deeds) it has sent ahead for tomorrow (to be ,rewarded on the Day of Qiyaamah). {Surah Hashar, verse 18} Rasulullaah ~ then continued to say, itA man should therefore contribute something from his Dinaars, from his Dirhams, from his clothing, from his Saa of barley, from his Saa of dates. Rasulullaah ~ continued until he said, "Even if it be a piece of a date (Everyone ought to give something regardless of how little it is)," An Ansaari Sahabi ~ then brought a bag (of food~ that was so full) that he could not even carry it.

Hadhrat ]aabir ~~ says, "The others soon followed suit until I saw two heaps of food and clothing and I saw the face of Rasulullaah ~ gleam as if it were a piece of gold. Rasulullaah ~ then said, 'Whoever starts a good practice in Islaam will receive the reward for it in addition to the rewards of all those who do the same after him without any of their rewards being diminished in the least. On the contrary,whoever starts an evil practice in Islaam will be burdened with the sin of it in addition to the sins of all those who do the same after him without the burden of any of their sins being lightened in the least." (1) Ahadeeth discussing the encouragement thatRasulullaah ~ gave to the Sahabah ~)J.,~ to spend in the path of Allaah have already passed. (2) A Narration from Hadhrat Jaabir ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat ]aabir ~ narrates that it was a Wednesday when Rasulullaah ~ visited the Banu Amr bin Auf tribe. Th{! Hadith continues to the point where Rasulullaah ~ said, "0 assembly of Ansaar!" The Ansaar responded by saying, "We are at your service, 0 RasululIaah ~!" Rasulullaah ~~ then addressed them saying, "During the Period of Ignorance when you were not worshipping Allaah, you used to bear the burdens of others, engage your wealth in good deeds and care for travellers.

However, now that Allaah has blessed you with Islaam and His Nabi, you are suddenly locking away your wealth (whereas you should be spending even more now). There are rewards for whatever man eats (from your p~operty) and there are alsQ rewards for whatever birds eat." The Ansaar then went to their orchards and each one of them made thirty doors leading into their orchards. (3) (I) Muslim, Nasa'ee and others. as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (VoL I Pg.53) (2) In the "Chapter concerning Jihaad" under the first heading entitled "Rasulu!laah_ Encourages Striving in the path ofA11aah and Spending One's Wealth for this Cause", (3) Haakim, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vol.4 Pg.156). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~!J,1~ (Vol-2) The Sermon of Rasulullaah ~ concerning the Virtues of Generosity and the Abomination of Miserliness Hadhrat Anas ~~ narrates thatin the firstsermon that Rasulullaah ~ delivered, he praised Allaah and then said, "0 people! verily Allaah has chosen Islaam to be your religion so enhance your relationship with Islaam by generosity and good character. Take note that generosity is a tree in Jannah that has its branches in this world. Therefore, whoever is generous continues attaching himself to one of its branches until it eventually transports him to )annah.

Behold! Miserliness is a tree of Jahannam that has its branches in this world. Therefore, whoever is miserly attaches himself to its branches until it eventually plummets him into ]ahannam. Be generous for Allaah's sake! Be generous for Allaah's saker" (1) The fervour that Rasulullaah ~ and the Sahabah ~~~ had to Spend in the Path of Allaah The Hadith of Hadhrat Umar ~ in this Regard Hadhrat Umar ~\l.1~ narrates that a man came to ask Rasulullaah to give him something. RasuluUaah ~ said, "I have nothing to give you, but you may give something on my name and Ishall settle the payment as soon as something comes my way." Hadhrat Umar ~ then said, "0 Rasulullaah~!

You had already given him something, (so why incur a debt when) Allaah has not charged you with what you cannot bear." Rasulullaah ~ disliked the statement of Hadhrat Umar !ID)1&~, but then an Ansaari said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! Continue spending without fearing any decrease from the Rabb of the Throne." The statement of the Ansaari made Rasulullaah ~ smile and he said, "That is exactly what I have been commanded to do." (2) A Narration from Hadhrat Jaabir ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Jaabir ~\l.1~ reports that someone came to ask Rasulullaah ~ for something and he gave it to him. Thereafter, another person came to ask for something and (because Rasulullaah ~ had nothing to give him) Rasulullaah ~ promised to give him something. ijadhrat Umar !ID.~ then stood up and (out of pity for Rasulullaah ~, he) said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! When someone asked you for something, you gave it to him. Then someone else asked you for something and you gave him as well. Thereafter, another person came to ask from you and you promised to give him something.

Then when another person came to ask from you, you again made a promise to give (why do you burden (l) Ibn ASaakir, as quoted in Kanzuf Ummaaf (\/01.3 Pg.31 0). (2) Tirmidhi, as quoted in Al Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (\/01.6 Pg.56), The narration has also been reported by Bazzaar, Ibn Jareer, Kharaa'iti in Makaarimul Akhlaaq and Sa'eed bin Mansoor, as quoted in . Kanzul Ummaal (\/01.4 Pg.42), Haythami (VoL 10 Pg.242) has commented on the chain of narrators, IRE LWES OF IRE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2J yourself when you do not have anything to give?)." Rasulullaah ~ seemed to dislike this statement of Hadhrat Vmar ~~, but just then Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Hudhaafa Sahmi ~):i.~ stood up and said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! Continue spending without fearing any decrease from the Rabb of the Throne." Rasulullaah ~ said, "That is exactly what I have been commanded to do." (1) The narration of Hadhrat Ibn Mas'ood ®~ about Rasulullaah ~'s Instruction to Hadhrat Bilaal ~~ to Spend Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~.~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ once went to Hadhrat Bilaal ~ at a time when he had a few heaps of dates before him. "What is this, Bilaal?" asked Rasulullaah ~. He Bilaal ~ replied, "I have kept this in preparation for the guests you receive." Rasulullaah ~ said, "0 Bilaal!

Do you not fear that the smoke of ]ahannam may reach you? (That you will have to account for this if you die without spending it on others?). 0 BilaaH Continue spending without fearing any decrease from the Rabb of the Throne.,,(2} The narration of Hadhrat Anas ~ Concerning What transpired Between Rasulullaah ~ and his Servant Hadhrat Anas ~.~ reports that when Rasulullaah ~ was once given three birds as a gift, he gave one to his servant to eat. The following day, she came with the same bird to him. Rasulullaah ~ said, "Did I not tell you not to leave anything for the next day because Allaah provides sustenance for each coming day(3) ,,(4) A narration of Hadhrat Ali ~~ About what Transpired Between Hadhrat Umar ®!J.1~ and the People with regards to Excess Wealth Hadhrat Ali ~~ reports that Hadhrat Vmar ~ once said to the people, "We have some excess funds (what should we do with it?)." The people replied, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineenl Since we have kept you too busy to attend to your family and your business, you may have it for yourself." Hadhrat Vmar ~ then asked Hadhrat Ali ~~, ''What do you have to say?" Hadhrat Ali ~ replied, "The people have already given you their opinion." However, when Hadhrat Vmar ~~ insisted, Hadhrat Ali ~.~ said, "Why should you change your (1) Ibn Jareer, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ 0101.3 Pg.311). (2) Bazzaar and Tabraani. Abu Nu'aym has also reported tne narration in his lfiiya (vol. 1 Pg.149) from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~ while Abu Ya'ia and Tabraani have reported it from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~J.~, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb0loL2 Pg.174).

(3) Although it is permissible to keep food for the next day, the highest level of reliance in Allaah requires that everything a person has during any day should all be spent on the same day. (4) Abu Ya'la, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami 010\.10 Pg.241). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J conviction into assumption (when you are certain that the wealth cannot be yours, why change this on the assumption that the people are right?)." Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "You will have to prove what you are saying." "Certainly,", responded Hadhrat Ali ~l~, "By Allaah, I can certainly prove myself. DO yo" recall the time when Rasulullaah ~ sent you to collect Zakaah? Remember when you approached Abbaas bin Abdil Muttalib ~,~ and he refused to pay his Zakaah to you because there had been a problem between you and him? You then told me to accompany you to Rasulullaah ~ to inform him about what Abbaas ~~~ did.

We then went to Rasulullaah ~ but returned because we discovered that he was feeling very cheerless. We then went back to him the following morning and when we found him in a cheerful mood, I informed him about what Abbaas ~~ had done. He then said to you, 'Do you not realise that a person's paternal uncle is like his father?' We then mentioned to Rasulullaah ~ that we had found him to be cheerless on the first day but again happy on the second. He said to us, "When you came on the first day, I still had with me two Dinaars of Sadaqah funds left over and it was this that caused me to in that mood (because I was worried that I should not die with it in my possession). However, when you came on the second day, I had already spent it and that had put me in the good mood that you saw." Hadhrat Umar ~ then said, "YOU are right. I am grateful to you for the first thing you told me (about changing conviction to assumption) and for the second thing (reminding me of the incident)." (l) The Incident between Hadhrat Umar ~~~ and Hadhrat Ali ~~ Concerning the Distribution of some wealth Hadhrat Talha bin ubaydullaah ~ reports that some wealth once came to Hadhrat Umar ~~~ and he duly distributed it amongst the people.

When some of it was left over, he consulted with the people about what to do with it. They said, "You should keep it for any needs that may arise." Hadhrat Ali ~,~ who was also present there, remained silent without expressing any opinion. Hadhrat Umar ~ asked him, "What is the matter, 0 Abul Hasan? Why are you not saying anything?" "The people have already spoken," replied Hadhrat Ali ~. When Hadhrat Umar ~,~ insisted that Hadhrat Ali ~~ voice his opinion, Hadhrat Ali ~~ said, "Allaah has already distributed this wealth (by detailing the recipients in the Qur'aan. The remaining amount should also be distributed likewise)." Hadhrat Ali ~~ then proceeded to mention the incident when wealth arrived from Bahrain and Rasulullaah ~ had not yet distributed all of it when nightfall prevented him from completing.

Rasulullaah ~ then performed all his salaahs as he stayed in the Masjid (without returning home) and the concern (to complete the task) was clearly noticeable on his face until everything (I) Ahmild, Abu Ya'la, Dowraqi, Bayhaqi and Abu Dawood, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (VolA Pg.39), Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration in his Hilya (VolA Pg.382). Haythami (Voi.10 Pg.237) has commented on the chain of narrators. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH i~J~ (Vol-2) had been distributed. Hadhrat Umar ®.~ then instructed Hadhrat Ali ~ltl.~ to complete the distribution, which he did. Hadhrat Talha ®):l.,~ says that his share from this amounted to eight hundred Dirhams. (1) The Narration of Hadhrat Ummu Salama ~~ About the spending of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Ummu Salama ~~ narrates, "Rasulullaah ~ once came to me with great concern on his face.

Fearing that he was in pain, I asked, '0 Rasulullaah ~l What is the matter that I see you so concerned?' he replied, 'It is on account of seven Dinaars that were brought to us yesterday. It is already evening and it is still lying on the edge of our bedding.'" Another narration states that Rasulullaah ~ said, "It was brought to us and we have not yet spent it (not yet given it to the needy)." (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Sahl bin Sa'd @~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Sahl bin Sa'd ®):l.,~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ had seven Dinaars with him, which he left in the custody of Hadhrat Aa'isha ~tl.~. When Rasulullaah ~ fell ill, he said, "0 Aa'ishal Send the gold (the Dinaars) to AlL" He then fell unconscious and Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ became preoccupied with tending to him. Rasulullaah ~ then repeated the instruction several times but each time he fell unconscious and Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ was again preoccupied with nursing him. Rasulullaah ~ eventually sent for Hadhrat Ali ®1J.7~, who then gave the Dinaars to the poor as Sadaqah. On Tuesday evening when Rasulullaah ~ started suffering the pangs of death, Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~~ sent her lantern to a lady who was her neighbour with the message, "Please fill some oil in our lantern for us because Rasulullaah ~ is already suffering the pangs of death." (3) Another narration quotes that Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ said, "During his illness, Rasulullaah ~~ instructed me give in sadaqah some gold that we had.

When he regained consciousness, Rasulullaah ~ asked, 'What did you do?' I replied, 'Seeing the seriousness of your condition, I became preoccupied with nursing you (and was therefore unable to fulfil your request).'" Rasulullaah ~ then asked her to bring it to him and she did so. A narrator named Abu Haazim was uncertain whether there were seven or nine Dinaars. When Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~@li6 brought it, Rasulullaah ~ said, ''What would Mu.hammad ~ think if he had to meet Allaah while this is with him? These Dinaars would have left nothing of Muhammad's trust in Allaah should it remain with him when he meets his Rabb." (4) (I) Bazzaar. Haythami (Vol. I 0 Pg.239) hilS commented on the chain of narrators.

(2) Ahmad and Abu Ya'la, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (VoI.IO Pg.238). (3) Tabraaniin h:s Kabeer, narrating from reliable sources. Ibn Hibbaan has reported a similar narration, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarhet;b (V01.2 Pg.178). (4) Ahmad has reported the narration from several chains of narrators, one of which is reliable, as confirmed by Haythami (Vol. 1 0 Pg.240). Bayhaqi (V01.6 Pg.356) has reported a similar narration. mE LWES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) The narration of Hadhrat Ubaydullaah bin Abbaas ~)Ju~ Concerning Spending wealth Hadhrat UbayduIlaah bin Abbaas ~~ reports that Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~U;;~ said to him, "Dear nephew! RasululIaah ~ was once holding me by the hand when he said, '0 Abu DharrI If I possessed gold and silver equal to Mount Uhud to spend in the path of AUaah, I would not like to die with even a Qiraat (one-twentieth of a Dinaar) still in my possession.' I said, '0 Rasulullaah ~!

You mean a Qintaar (a large amount equal to four thousand Dinaars)?' Rasulullaah ~ said, '0 Abu Dharr! You are referring to a large sum while I am referring to a small amount. I desire the Aakhirah while you desire this world. It is aQiraat that I mean.' He then repeated this to me three times." (1) The Incident of Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ aild Hadhrat Ka'b ~~ in the Presence of Hadhrat Uthmaan~~ Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ narrates that he once went to Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Affaan ~U;;~. When Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~ allowed him in, he entered with a staff in hishand. Addressing Hadhrat Ka'b Ahbaar, Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~~ asked, "0 Ka'b!

What is your opinion of Abdur Rahmaan (bin Auf ~Ii..~) who had left behind plenty of wealth when passed away?" Hadhrat Ka'b replied, "There shall be no reckoning in that as long as he had fulfilled the rights owed to Allaah." Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~.~ struck Hadhrat Ka'b with his staff and said, "Even if I possessed gold equal to this mountain (Mount Uhud) to spend (in Sadaqah) and it is all accepted by Allaah, I would still not like to die with even six Awqiya still in my possession.''' Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ then thrice asked, "0 Uthmaan! I ask you to say in the name of Allaah whether you had heard this from Rasulullaah ~." Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ confirmed that he had heard it. (2) A detailed narration of Ghazwaan bin Abu Haatim states that Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~ asked Hadhrat Ka'b, "0 Abu Is'haaq! Do you think that a person will be required to account for his wealth when he has paid the Zakaah due on it?" "NO," replied Hadhrat Ka'b. Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ then stood up and struck Hadhrat Ka'b on the head saying, "0 son of a ]ewess! Do you think that after paying the Zakaah there are no other rights due from a person's wealth when Allaah has stated: - tir;.

'" , .... ,~, 9 ,'" ,(.~-::~........ J. ,,J' \t ('I :;.;.,!I~ iJ""'), ~ ~JJl,. ~PJ ill'jAil? They prefer (others) above themselves (theyprefer to give others) even· though they are themselves in need. (3) Allaah has also mentioned: (1) Bazzaar, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (VoI.IO Pg.239). Tabraani has also reported the narration. (2) Ahmad.

Haythami (Vo1.10 Pg.239) has commented on the chain of narrators. Abu Va'la has also reported the narration. (3) Surah Hashar, verse 9. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vo/-2) _ .(~ ~, ~, ", Ai~, , W) I ~ ~ ~~, ",) ')~) (A:l.:.o:Ilfl~3j-""') g ~IJ ~-' ~ '4> 'Ie::: ...-o~l "':"-[..;:!J ,. '" ;,. 1", ~. ~ Out of love for Allaah, they feed the poor, the orphan and the captive. (1) Allaah also says: ('(o,nI.:.o:lT[jl.uaj-"",)(O~jpjIJ~r: I]O~jJ;:j;. ~~~J~G) And (they are those) who have a stipulated right (have fixed a share) in their wealth for the beggar and the destitute.

(2) " Hadhrat Abu Oharr ~,l1.1~ then continued quoting several similar verses from the Qur'aan. (3) The Statement of Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Concerning how Hadhrat Abu Bakr ®~~ was Always in the lead when it Came to Spending in Charity Hadhrat Umar ~ says, "Rasulullaah ~ once instructed us to spend in charity at a time when I happened to have a considerable sum of wealth with me. I therefore said to myself, 'If there be any day when I shall beat Abu Bakr ~.~ (at spending in the path of Allaah), it shall be this day.' I then brought half of all my wealth. Rasulullaah ~ asked, 'What have you left for your family?' 'I have left something for them, 'I responded. Rasulullaah ~ repeated, 'What have you left for them?' I said, 'I have left with them as much as I have brought.' Abu Bakr ~~ then arrived with everything that he possessed. When Rasulullaah _ asked him what he had left for his family, he replied, 'I have left (the pleasure of) Allaah and His Rasool ~ for them.' It was then that I declared that I will never be able to beat him at anything afterwards." (4) The Incident of Hadhrat Uthmaan ®~ and another Man in this Regard Hadhrat Hasan narrates that a man once said to Hadhrat Uthmaan ~, "You wealthy people have far superseded us (poor people) on doing good because you are able to give Sadaqah, free slaves, perform Hajj and spend in the path of Allaah." Hadhrat Uthmaan ~.I;j.,~ asked, "00 you envy us?" ''We certainly do," the man responded.

Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ then said, "I swear by Allaah that a single Dirham that a person donates while he is in financial difficulty is better than ten thousand Dirhams given when there is still so much more left." (5) The Incident of Hadhrat Ali ®~~ and a Beggar Hadhrat UbayduUaah bin Muhammad bin Aa'isha narrates that when a beggar came to the Ameerul Mu'mineen Hadhrat Ali ~.~, he said to (his son) Hadhrat (1) Surah Insaan, verse 8. (2) Surah Ma'aarij. verses 24. 25. (3) Bayhaqi. as quoted in Kanzul ummaal (1/01.3 Pg.310). (4) Abu DaWDOd, Tirmidhi, Daarmi, Haakim, Bayhaqi, Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya and others. as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (1/01.4 Pg.347). (5) Bayhaqi in his Shu'abul Imaan (1/01.3 Pg.320). TIlE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J Hasan ~"@!9i6 or Hadhrat Husayn ~"@!9i6, "Go to your mother and tell her to give one of the six Dirhams that I had left with her." His son went and later returned with the message th.::t she said, ''You had left the six Dirhams to purchase flour." Hadhrat Ali ~ said, "The Imaan of a person cannot be true until he has more trust in that which is in Allaah's hands than that which is in his hands." He then sent a message to her to send all six Dirhams.

When she did so, he gave it all to the beggar. Hadhrat Ali ~ had not yet even changed his posture when a man arrived selling a camel. "How much for the camel?" Hadhrat Ali ~~ asked. "A hundred and forty Dirhams," the man replied. Hadhrat Ali ®.~ told the man to tie the camel by him with the understanding that he would pay for it after a while. The man tied the camel there and then left.

Another man then passed by and asked who the camel belonged to. When Hadhrat Ali ~ informed him that the camel was his, the man asked him whether he would sell it. "Certainly," replied Hadhrat Ali~. "How much?" he asked. "For two hundred Dirhams," was the reply. The man agreed to buy it, handed over the two hundred Dirhams and then took the camel.

Hadhrat Ali ®u,,"@!9i6 then paid a hundred and forty Dirhams to the man whom he had promised to pay and then returned with the Sixty Dirhams to (his wife) Hadhrat Faatima ~~. (Seeing the money) She asked, 'What is this?" Hadhrat Ali ~~ replied, "This is what Allaah has promised us on the lips of His Nabi I~T,J~. ~. (\i. ~i.-owl OJ,,....) (t: Qti;.\# ill:i~ ~~lt~ .:;) III' " , " v Whoever brings (carries out) a good act will receive ten times as much.(l)" (2) A Sahabi ~~~ Gives a Larger Camel as Zakaah Hadhrat Ubay ~~ narrates, "Rasulullaah ~ once sent me to collect Zakaah. I passed by a man and when he gathered all his wealth together, I calculated that all that was due from him was a one-year old male camel. I therefore said to him, 'Give me a one-year old male camel because that is all that is due from you.' He said, 'But such a camel neither gives milk nor can it be used for transport or loading. Why don't you rather take this young, large and fat she-camel.' I said to him, 'I cannot accept anything that I was not instructed to take.

However, Rasulullaah ~ is not far from you, so if you wish you may make the same offer to him. If he accepts the offer, I shall accept and if he rejects, I shall do the same.' The man agreed to do so and left with me, taking along the camel that he had offered to give. When we came to Rasulullaah ~, the man said, '0 Nabi of Allaah ~r Your messenger came to me to take the Zakaah due on my wealth. By Allaah! Never before has the Rasool of Allaah ~ or any messenger ever come to collect my Zakaah. When I gathered together all my wealth for him, he (I) SurahAn'aam, verse 160.

(2) Askari, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaai 0/01.3 Pg.311). THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) calculated that all that was due from me was a one-year old male camel, whereas such an animal neither gives milk nor can it be used for transport or loading. However, when I offered him to rather take this large and young she-camel, he refused to take it. Here is she now. I have brought her to you, o Rasulullaah &: Rasulullaah & said to him, 'Although all that was due from you was the one-year old camel, if you wish to give something extra, Allaah will reward you for it and we shall accept it from you.' 'Here is she now, 0 Rasulullaah &, , the man said, 'I have brought her to you, so do take her: RasuluIlaah ~ then instructed someone to take the camel and prayed for the man's wealth to be blessed. (1) The Generosity of Ummul Mu'mineen Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ and her Sister Hadhrat Asmaa ~~~ Hadhrat AbdulIaah bin Zubayr ~~ says, "1 have never seen women as generous as Aa'isha ~~ and (her sister) Asmaa _~.

Their forms of generosity were however different. As for Aa'isha ~~, she would collect things and then distribute them when she had collected a considerable amount. As for Asmaa ~, she would never keep with her anything for the next day.,,(2) An Incident Concerning the Generosity of Hadhrat ' dh ~'II-;-::"·'/·/ M uaa ~,I.a!~ Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Ka'b bin Maalik narrates that Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ~~ was an extremely generous, youthful and handsome man who was amongst the most righteous persons of his tribe. He never kept anything back and would continue taking loans (to assist others) until all his wealth was tied up in debt. He then approached Rasulullaah & to request his creditors to write off the debts, but (when RasululIaah ~ did so) they all refused. If there was anyone through whose intercession they would have written off any other person's debt, it would have been through the intercession of Rasulullaah ~.

Rasulullaah ~ then sold all of Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~'s possessions to repay his debts until he was left with absolutely nothing. During the year that Makkah was conquered, Rasulullaah ~ dispatched Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~~ as governor of a region of Yemen so that he may have the opportunity of recovering his losses. Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ then stayed in Yemen as the governor and was the first person to ever use Allaah's wealth (zakaah funds) to trade with. There he earned a considerable amount of wealth and it was during this period that Rasulullaah ~ passed away. When Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ returned to Madinah, Hadhrat Umar ~~ said to Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~, "send for that man (Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~) and take away the wealth he has except for that amount which he requires to (1) Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Abu Ya'la, Ibn Khuzaymah and others, as quoted in Ka.(lZul UmmaaJ (Vo1.3 Pg.309). (2) Bukhari in his AdabulMUirid(Pg.43).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH I@~~ (Vol-2) survive." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ said, "unless he gives it of his own accord, I cannot take anything away from him because Rasulullaah ~ had sent him to recover his losses." When Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~)J.,~ refused to submit to his request, Hadhrat Umar ~!J.1~ himself went to Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~!J.1~ and informed him of his intentions. Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~)J.,~ responded by saying, "Since Rasulullaah ~ had sent me so that I may recover my losses, I do not have to do this." (Since Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~!J.1~ had paid back the capital he took from the zakaah funds, he felt entitled to the profits he earned. Hadhrat Umar ~~ was of the opinion that although Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~!J.1~ could use what he needed, the excess was to be returned to the public whose money was a means to the profits). When Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~!J.1~ met Hadhrat Umar ffi)J.,~ some time later, he said, "I have obeyed you and have done as you instructed me. I saw in a dream that I was surrounded by water and was in danger of drowning when you rescued me, 0 Umar." Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ then went to Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~)J.,~ and related the incident to him. He (disclosed all his assets and) swore that he would not hide anything, even disclosing the whip that he owned.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr ffi)J.,~ said, "By Allaahl I shall take none of this from you. You may have it all as a gift." Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "Now this is good for you and permissible." Hadhrat Mu'aadh ffi~ thereafter left for Shaam. (1) Another narration from the son of Hadhrat Ka'b bin Maalik ~)J.,~ states that Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ffi!J.1~ was an extremely youthful, handsome and generous man who was amongst the most righteous persons of his tribe. He gave away everything that he was asked for until all his wealth was tied up in debt. The rest of the narration is as quoted above. (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Jaabir ~)J.1~ Concerning the Generosity of Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ~)J.1~ Hadhrat']abbir ~!J.1~ reports that Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ~~ was amongst the most handsome of people, amongst those with the best character and the most open-handed.

However, (to assist others) he accumulated a large debt and when his creditors started pushing him to pay, he hid away from them in his house for several days. The creditors eventually sought Rasulullaah ~'s assistance. When Rasulullaah ~ sent for Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~)J.,~, he came with the creditors in trail. They pleaded, "0 Rasulullaah ~~1 please claim our dues from him." Rasulullaah ~ said, "Allah will shower His mercy on the person who is charitable towards him (who writes off the debt)." Consequently, some of them wrote off their debts while others refused. They still insisted, "0 Rasulullaah ~1 Do reclaim our rights from him." Rasulullaah ~ said, "0 Mu'aadhl Be patient with them (settle their debts even though you have to lose (1) Abdur Razzaaq and Ibn Rahway, as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/(Vo1.3 Pg.126). (2) Abu NU'aym in his Hilya (VoU Pg.231). narrating from Abdur Razzaaq.

Haakim (VoU Pg.273) has reported a similar narration in brief from reliable sources, as confirmed by Dhahabi. THE LIVES OF THE SAIlABAH ~~ (Vol-2) all your wealth)." Rasulullaah ~ then took away everything that Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ possessed and handed it over to the creditors. When they distributed it a'mongst themselves, only five sevenths of the dues were settled. They then said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! Sell him (as a slave) to settle the debts." Rasulullaah ~ refused saying, "Leave him alone. You cannot lodge any claims against him now." Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ then went to live with the Banu Salama tribe where someone said to him, "0.Abu Abdur Rahmaan!

Why do you not ask Rasulullaah ~ for something now that you have become a pauper." Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ however refused to ask from Rasulullaah ~ and stayed there a few days more until Rasulullaah ~ sent for him. Rasulullaah ~ dispatched him to Yemen to act as governor and said to him, "Perhaps Allaah shall redeem your losses and pay off your debt for you." Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ then proceeded to Yemen where he stayed until the demise of Rasulullaah ~. It was in the year that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ appointed Hadhrat Umar ~~ as the Ameer of Hajj that Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~.~ also happened to be in Makkah (for Hajj). Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ and Hadhrat Umar ~ therefore met on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah and they both embraced each other and consoled each other about the loss of Rasulullaah ~. As they then sat down on the ground and started talking, Hadhrat Umar ~)l,~ noticed that Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ had several slaves. (1) The rest of the narration is the same as the one reported by Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~ (which will be quoted hereunder) .

The Narration of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~~~ Concerning the Generosity of Hadhrat Mu'aadh~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~~ reports that after the demise of Rasulullaah ~, the people apPOinted Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~,~ as his successor. Rasulullaah ~ had appointed Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ as governor of Yemen and it was in the year that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~.\l,~ had appointed Hadhrat Umar ~,~ as the Ameer of Hajj that Hadhrat Umar ~ met Hadhrat Mu'aadh ®.~ in Makkah. NotiCing several slaves with Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~,Hadhrat Umar ~~ asked, 'Who are these people?" Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ replied, "The people of Yemen gave these as a gift to me while the others are for Abu Bakr ~." Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "I think that you should rather give them all to Abu Bakr ~." When the two men met again the following day, Hadhrat Mu'aadh ®.~ said, "0 Ibn Khattaab! When you saw me last night I was heading for the fire of Jahannam, but you grabbed hold of my waist (to save me by advising me to give all the slaves to Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~). I now feel that I should do as you say." Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ then brought all the slaves to Hadhrat Abu Bakr (1) Haakim and Ibn Sa'd (VoD Pg.123). THE LWES OF TIlE SAHABAl:I ~)l.1~ (Vol~2) ®~ saying, "These have been given as gifts to me, while the others are yours." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ®~~ said, 'We have authorised your gifts for you (you may have them for yourselt)." Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ then proceeded to perform his salaah and the slaves all performed salaah behind him.

He then asked them, "For whom are you performing salaah?" "For Allaah," they replied. Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ said, "Then you are all for Allaah." Saying this, he set them all free. (1) Spending That Whicll One Loves Hadhrat Umar ~U&~ Donates his Land in Khaybar Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~ narrates that Hadhrat Vmar ®~ received a piece of land in Khaybar. He then approached Rasulullaah ~ saying, "I have received a piece of land in Khaybar. Never before have I received any property more excellent than this. What do you advise me to do with it?" Rasulullaah ~ replied, "If you wish, you could make the property an endowment and donate the proceeds in charity." Hadhrat Vmar ~ therefore made the land an endowment on the condition that it should never be sold, never be given away as a gift, never be inherited and that its proceeds be given to the poor, to his relatives, to free slaves, in the path of Allaah and to guests.

He also stipulated that the caretaker of the land may take from the proceeds what is normally paid and what is required to feed his guests. He however had no permission to amass wealth from it. (2) Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Frees a Slave Woman whom he had obtained from Hadhrat Abu Moosa . ~'tI-;:~~'i\l~ Ash' an~~~~ Hadhrat Vmar ®~ once wrote to Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~ to buy for him a slave woman from Jaloolaa (a place en route to Khurasan that the Muslims had conquered. Hadh~at Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~ did as requested and sent the woman to Hadhrat Vmar ~). Hadhrat Vmar ~ then called for her one day and said, "Allaah says (in the Qur'aan): . - - £J> ">' ~:;; >~ >~ ~,,:;; > ~"" >") (.."~I,,~ JI oJ"....) , 0 o~ ~ 'Jo~ ji..r>~, lyW d You shall never reach (true, perfect) righteousness until you spend of that which you love." (3) Hadhrat Vmar ®~ then set her free. (4) The Incident of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ and a Slave Woman Hadhrat Naafi narrates that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ®~ owned a slave woman.

When his love for her became intense, he freed her and married her to (1) Haakim (V01.3 Pg.272), narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Dhahabi. (2) Sihaah Sitta. as quoted in Nasbur Rayah (Vo\.3 Pg.476). (3) Surah Aallmraan, verse 92. (4) Abd bin Humayd, lbn Jareer and Ibn Mundhir, as quoted in K11nzu/ Ummaa/(Vol.3 Pg.314). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~JJ.,.~ (Vol-2J one of his freed slaves. She later bore a son. Hadhrat Naafi reports further that he saw Hadhrat AbduUaah bin Umar ~ pick up the little boy and kiss him.

Referring to the slave woman he freed, he then said, "What a beautiful fragrance coming from her!" (1) The Incident of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ when he heard a Verse of the Qur'aan Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~.tl."5 says, "I brought to mind everything that Allaah had given me when I heard the verse: . _ _ (J, ",Ii .1" ,.1,.1 ~,,'" .1""', ") ('1~ I.::.o:!I o~ JI oJ.,.....) o,,~ ~ 'jq~ii,.r>~II.,JW OJ You shall never reach (true, perfect) righteousness until you spend of that which you love. (2) However, I could think of no possession more beloved to me than Marjaana, my Roman slave woman. I then said, 'She is free for the pleasure of Allaah.' If I were to ever go back on something that I had allocated to Allaah, I would have certainly married heLl! (3) Another narration adds that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ got her married to Hadhrat Naafi and she thus gave birth to his child. (4) The Narration of Hadhrat Naafi Concerning the Spending of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~~ Hadhrat Naafi narrates, "Whenever the love of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~.~ for any of his possessions became intense, he offered it to hisRabb (gave it away as Sadaqah). His slaves knew this well and they would sometimes exert themselves in good deeds and attach themselves to the Masjid.

When he saw this excellent behaviour, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ would then set them free. His companions said to him, '0 Abu Abdur Rahmaan! By Allaah! They are only deceiving you.' He would reply to this by saying, 'VIe fall for the deceit of anyone who deceives us with acts pleasing to Allaah.''' Hadhrat Naafi continues, "I can recall one evening when Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ was riding an excellent camel for which he had paid a large sum. When he became extremely impressed with the way it carried itself, he made it sit down and then dismounted. He then said, '0 Naafi!

First remove its reins and saddle and then put a blanket on it, mark it and include it amongst the sacrificial animals.",(5) Another narration also from Hadhrat Naafi states that once while Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ was riding a camel, he was very impressed by its ride. He then said; "Ikh! Ikh! (words said to get a camel to sit down)" When the (I) Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.123). (2) Surah Aal Imraan. verse 92. (3) Bazzaar.

Haythami (Vo\.6 Pg.z36) has commented on the chain of narrators.. (4) Haakim (VoU Pg.561). Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration in his Hilya (VoLl Pg.295) from Hadhrat Mujaahid and others. (5) Abu Nu'aym in his Hi/ya(Vol.l Pg.294). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) camel sat down, he said, "0 Naafi! Remove its saddle." Hadhrat Naafi says, "I thought that this was because he netded to use the saddle for something or be!...i1use he had some doubts about tl;e camel.

When I removed the saddle, he said to me, 'Look and see whether another camel can be bought with the goods this camel carries?' (Because he intended slaughtering the camel for the pleasure of Allaah because he liked it, he needed another for his journey). I said, 'I can tell you in the name of Allaah that if you so wish, you can easily purchase another with the price of this if you sell it.' Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~.~ then put a blanket on the camel's back, put a garland around its neck (to mark it) and then included it amongst the sacrificial animals. Whenever any of his possessions caught his fancy, he always sent it ahead (to the Aakhirah). Another narration quoted Hadhrat Naafi as saying, "Whenever any of his possessions caught his fancy, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ would remove it from his possessions and give it away for the pleasure of Allaah. He would sometimes give in Sadaqah as much as thirty thousand Dirhams in a single sitting. Ibn Aamir twice gave him thirty thousand Dirhams and he said to me, '0 Naafi!

I fear that the Dirhams of Ibn Aamir should not put me to trial. Go! You are free.' Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ would sometimes not eat meat for an entire month unless he was on a journey or it was the month of Ramadhaan.' Hadhrat Naafi also said, "He would sometimes not even taste meat for an entire month." (1) The Incident of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ when he Stayed Over in Juhfa Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Abu Hilaal reports that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ was once ill when he stayed over at ]uhfa. When he expressed the desire to eat fish, the people searched for fish but could find only one fish. His wife Hadhrat Safiyya bint Abu ubayd prepared it for him and then gave it to him. A poor person then arrived and stood there.

Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ told him to have the fish. "SubhaanallaahI" exclaimed his family, "We have tired ourselves (to prepare this fish) and we have our provisions (to give the poor man)." He replied, "Abdullaah likes the fish (and it should therefore be given to the poor person).,,(2) Another narration states that his wife said, "We shall give him a Dirham which will be more useful for him then the fish, while you will be able to fulfil your desire to eat it." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ said, "My desire is what I want you to do." (3) Hadhrat Abu Talha ~~ Donates the Orchard of Bir Haa Hadhrat Anas ~ narrates that Hadhrat Abu Talha ~ was the wealthiest (1) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoU Pg.294). Tabraani has also reported the narration in brief, as quoted in Majma'uz zawaa'id (V01.9 Pg.347). Ibn Sa'd (Vol.4 Pg.122) has also reported it briefly. (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hjlya (VaLl Pg.297). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.297) as well as Ibn sa'd (Vol.4 Pg.122) with some additions. mE LIVES OF THE SlUfABAH ~ (Vol-2) of all the Ansaar in terms of the date plantations he owned.

However, what he loved most of all his possessions was the orchard of Bir Haa. It was situated opposite the Masjid and even Rasulullaah ~ used to go there to drink from its pure and excellent water. However, Hadhrat Abu Talha ~ went to Rasulullaah ~as soon as the verse was revealed in which Ailaah states: _ _ J(J. ",,& ,J ~ ,.J,.1 .L" iZ' .J ",.. , ") (,\" ~I IJ~ JI oJ.,...,) '\0 "'~ ~ \JQ~:j ~.r;ll 1."Jl.:J d You shall never reach (true, perfect) righteousness until you spend of that which you love. (l) He said to Rasulullaah~, "0 Rasulullaah~! Indeed, Ailaah has stated: 'You shall never reach righteousness until you spend of that which you love.' Bir Haa is certainly the possession that! love most, so it is now Sadaqah for the pleasure of Ailaah.

I aspire for the good of this and that Allaah will keep it as a treasure for me (in the Aakhirah). 0 Rasulullaah ~! Utilise it as Allaah shows you." Rasulullaah ~ said, ''Wow! This is an excellent investment! This is an excellent investmentI" (2) Another narration of Bukhari adds that Rasulullaah ~ said, "I have heard what you have to say, but think that you should rather divide it amongst your relatives." Hadhrat Abu Talha ~.~ then said, "I shall definitely do so, 0 Rasulullaah ~I" He then divided it amongst his relatives and his nephews. Hadhrat Zaid bin Haaritha ~~~ Gives his Horse away as Sadaqah Hadhrat Muhammad bin Munkadir narrates that Hadhrat Zaid bin Haaritha ~.~ brought along his horse called "Shibla" when the following verse of the Qur'aan was revealed: (c." ~IIJ~ JI oJ.,...,) (~,,~t!.: \ja~~J;.~\ \)G d) You shall never reach (true, perfect) righteousness until you spend of that which you love. (3) This horse was the most prized of all his possessions.

He said (to Rasulullaah ~), "This is sadaqah." Rasulullaah ~ took it from him and handed it over to Hadhrat Zaid ~'s son Usaama ~~ Noticing the expression (of unhappiness) on Hadhrat Zaid ~J1~'s face, Rasulullaah ~ said, "Ailaah has certainly accepted it from you." (4) The Statement of Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ that there are Three Partners in one!s Wealth Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~J1~ stated, "There are three partners in one's wealth. (The (1) Surah Aallmraan, verse 92. (2) Bukhari and Muslim, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb NoL2 Pg.140). (3) Surah Aal Imraan, verse 92. (4) Sa'eed bin Mansoor, Abd bin Humayd, Ibn Mundhir and Ibn Abi Haatim. Ibn Jareer has reported a similar narration from Amr bin Dinaar, while Abdur Razzaaq and Ibn Jareer have also reponed another. similar narration from Ayyoob, as quoted in Durrul Manthoor Nol.2 Pg.50).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J first is) Predestination that will not consult with you as it takes your valuable and useless wealth either by destruction or by death (of animals). (The second is) The heir who is waiting for you to put your head down (in the grave) so that he my drag everything away while looking down on you. (You are the third partner) So do your best never to be the most helpless of the three partners. verily Allaah says: _ _ tf[~ ~)~ "C; ,J ,.J J,.",) .J."",): ;II) (.." ..::..,!I,,~JI oJJ-") '\o"'~ ~ \Ja~;1"':;>.r;l'I..,JW d You shall never reach (true, perfect) righteousness until you spend of that which you love. (1) Take note that this camel is the most beloved of my possessions. so I wish to send it ahead for myself (to the Aakhirah)." (2) Spending in Charity while in Need The Incident of Rasulullaah ~ in this Regard Hadhrat Sahl bin Said ~~ narrates that a woman once brought a shawl to RasululIaah~. It was woven with a woven edge as well. She said.

"0 RasululIaah ~1 I have come to give you this to wear."Rasulullaah ~ really needed a shawl and he took it from her and wore it immediately. When one of the Sahabah ~ saw him wearing it, he commented, "What a beautiful shawl is this, 0 Rasulullaah ~1 Will you not give it to me to wear?" "Certainly," said Rasulullaah ~. After Rasulullaah ~ had left, the other Sahabah ~~ reprimanded the man saying, "You had done a terrible thing by asking for the shawl when you saw that Rasulullaah ~ accepted it because he really needed it. You know well that Rasulullaah ~ never refuses anything he is asked for." The man replied, "By Allaah! The only thing that prompted me to ask for it was that I hoped for its blessings after Rasulullaah ~ had worn it. I hope to be buried with it as my shroud." (3) Another narration from Hadhrat Sahl bin Said ~ states that a striped set of clothing with white edging was knitted for Rasulullaah ~ out of black wool.

Rasulullaah ~ was wearing it when he went to meet the Sahabah ~~. Striking his hand on his thigh, he said, "Do you not think that these clothes look good?" A Bedouin said, "May my parents be sacrificed for you, 0 Rasulullaah ~! Will you not give it to me?" Because it was the habit of Rasulullaah ~ never to refuse anything he was asked for, he agreed and gave the clothes to the man. He then sent for his old set of clothes and wore it. Rasulullaah ~ later had another set of similar clothes knitted for him but it was still being made when he passed away. (4) The Incident of Hadhrat Abu Aqeel ~~ Hadhrat Abu Ageel ~ narrates that to earn two Saa of dates he spent an entire night drawing water from a well with a rope tied to his back.

He took one (I) Surah Aa1lmraan, verse 92. (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.! Pg.163). (3) Ibn jareer. (4) Ibn ]areer. as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VoU Pg.42). mE UVES OF mE SAflABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Saa to his family for their use and the other he reserved to attain proximity to Allaah. When he brought it to Rasulullaah ~ and informed him how he had earned it.

Rasulullaah ~ instructed him to add it to the Sadaqah that had been collected. Mocking Hadhrat Abu Aqeel ~~, the Munaafiqeen commented, "Of what use is it to this man to contribute a mere Saa of dates (when he needs it more)?" It was then that Allaah revealed the verse: > ~ #, ~ 41 : > ~'i :'.\J( ~~, .:' .~:il: :' ;b~'!\ :,: ,~ :'.SI) ~-4>. ~"'J ;- ~~ ~ , ~~:ro-:~" "'J~~" (v", ~T~y 0),...) (0~ ~Ij; ~Jj ili~.b ~ ~~: c, J~~~J Allaah shall mock (punish the mockeIY of) those (Munaailqeen) who mock the Mu'mineen about their charity when they spend of their own will and (who mock) those who find only their efforts (to spend, referring to those who offer their labour in the path ofAllaah). For them will be a painful punishment. {Surah Taubah, verse 79}(l) Hadhrat Abu Salama and Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~~ narrate that Rasulullaah ~ once called on the Sahabah ~~ for contributions because he intended dispatching a military expedition. Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! I have four thousand Dirhams. I shall lend two thousand to my Rabb and leave two thousand for my family." Rasulullaah ~ said, "May Allaah bless what you give and may Allaah also bless what you keep behind." A Sahabi ~~ from the Ansaar spent the entire night labouring to earn two Saa of dates.

He then said, "0 Rasulullaah ~1 I have earned two Saa of dates. One of for my Rabb and the other for my family." The Munaafiqoon then started to mock as they said, "Those who contribute likeAbdur Rahmaan bin Auf do so to boast while Allaah and His Rasool ~ have no need for the meager Saa of the other." It was then that Allaah revealed the verse: ~~ 41 c, J~'i .:~.uIJ ~~\ ..9 ~PI ~:~:;b~jl c, J~ .:~.U1) '" '" v ..",... ~",,,, " V"'-"",; '" \wi"" (v", ~T~y 0),...) (0~ ~Ij;~J j ili~.b ~~;: c, J~' ~; Allaah shall mock (punish the mockeIY of) those (Munaailqeen) who mock the Mu'mineen about their charity when they spend of their own will and (who mock) those who find only their efforts (to spend, referring to those who offer their labour in the path ofAlJaah). For them will be a painful punishment. {Surah Taubah, verse 79}(2) The Incident of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zaid ~~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin zaid bin Abdi Rabbihi ~~ was the Sahabi who was shown the Adhaan· in his dream. He once approached Rasulullaah ~ saying, "0 Rasulullaah ~! This orchard of mine is for Sadaqah. I am handing it over to Allaah and His Rasool ~ (to spend it as they please)." His parents then came to Rasulullaah ~ and said, "Our livelihood depended on that orchard." (1) Tabraani.

Haythami(Vol.7 Pg.33) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Bazaar. Bazzaar and Haythami (Vo1.7 Pg.32) have commented on the chain ofnarrators. THE LIVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J Rasulullaah ~ handed it over to them and (after a while) they passed away. Thereafter, their son inherited it. (1) The Incident of a man from the Ansaar Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~~~ narrates that a man came to RasululIaah ~ complaining of severe hunger.

Rasulullaah ~ then sent a message to one of his wives (to send some food) but received the reply, "I swear by the Being who has sent you with the truth that I have nothing but water with me." He then sent the same message to another wife and received the same reply. When the message was sent to each of his wives, each one of them replied saying, "I swear by the Being who has sent you with the truth that I have nothing but water with me." Rasulullaah ~ then announced, "who will host this man tonight and Allaah will shower His mercy on him." A man from the Ansaar volunteered and took the man home, where he said to his wife, "Do you have any food?" She replied, "There is nothing besides the children's food." He said, "Pacity them with something and then put them to sleep when they want their supper. When our guest arrives, put out the lantern and pretend that we are eating." Another narration states that he said, 'When he starts to eat, stand up to set the lantern right and (while doing so) put it off." They all then sat down and the guest ate while the couple went to sleep hungry. when he went to Rasulullaah ~ the next morning, Rasulullaah ~ said, "Allaah was impressed by what you two did last night." Another narration adds that it was then that Allaah revealed the verse: _ J{J,9",,"'_'::' '" """''''' .J" 1'" ;',.1 1""') ("';;"",I~lo).,.....), ~~ ~1:)l$"j.lJ~\~I:)J;,t'.J . They prefer (others) above themselves (they prefer to give others) even though they are themselves in need. {Surah Hashar, verse 9}(2) The Incident of the Seven houses Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~\J.1~ reports that a goat's head was passed between seven houses because the people of each home preferred others above themselves. Although each household needed it, it eventually returned to the house from which it originally left. (3) Giving a Loan to Allaah Hadhrat Abu Dahdaa ~~~ Sells His Orchard for a Date Palm in Jannah Hadhrat Anas ~~ reports that a man came to Rasulullaah ~ saying, "0 Rasulullaah ~!

A particular man has a date palm with which I need to set right (1) Haakim (VoU Pg.336). Dhahabi has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Muslim and others, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vol.4 Pg.147). Bukhari and Nasa'ee has . also reported the narration while another narration of Muslim names the Ansaari as Hadhrat Abu Talha ~, as quoted in the Tafseer of Ibn Katheer. A narration of Tabraani names the guest as Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah OO~, as quoted in Fat'hul Baari (Vol. S Pg.446).

(3) Ibn Jareer, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (VoU Pg.176). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~J:l5~ (Vol-2J a wall of mine. Please tell him to give it to me so that I may fix my wall." Rasulullaah ~ said to the man, "Give it to him in exchange for a date palm in Jannah." The man however refused to do so. Hadhrat Abu Dahdaa ®u.,~ then arrived and said to the man, "Sell me your date palm in exchange for my orchard." The man readily agreed. Hadhrat Abu Dahdaa ®~ then came to Rasulullaah ~ and said, "I have bought the date palm in exchange for my orchard. You may give it to the man because I am handing it over to you." Rasulullaah ~ said, "There shall be so many laden and large date palms for Abu Dahdaa in Jannahr" Rasulullaah ~ repeated this statement several times.

Hadhrat Abu Dahdaa ~ then went to his wife and said, "0 Ummu Dahdaar You will have to leave this orchard because I have sold it in exchange for a date palm in Jannah." "An excellent transaction!" she exclaimed.(1) The Incident of Hadhrat Abu Dahdaa ~l1~ when he said, "I have lent my Orchard to my Rabb" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~~ narrates that Hadhrat Abu Dahdaa ®:J.,~ approached Rasulullaah ~ when Allaah revealed the verse: (ito ~i o~ OJ.,...) (,';,.:.;.~.:J ili, ~~ ~~111 d) Who is it that will lend to Allaah a good loan. {Surah Baqara, verse 245} He said, "0 Rasulullaah ~r Does Allaah require a loan from us?" "Yes, 0 Abu Dahdaa," replied Rasulullaah ~. "Show me your hand," said Hadhrat Abu Dahdaa ®.~. When Rasulullaah ~ gave him his hand, Hadhrat Abu Dahdaa ®1J.'i~ said, "I have lent my orchard to my Rabb." His orchard contained six hundred date palms. He then walked back to the orchard where (his wife) Hadhrat Ummu Dahdaa ~ and his family were. He then shouted, "0 Ummu Dahdaar" "At your service!" she responded. He shouted back, "Leave the orchard because I have lent it to my Rabb." (2) The statement of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ®1J.'i~ has just passed in the previous fevlfpages,wherehesaid,"ORasulullaah ~r I have four thousand Dirhams.

I shall lend two thousand to my Rabb and leave two thousand for my family." Spending to Encourage people Towards Islaam An Incident of a Person in this Regard Hadhrat Anas ®u.,~ reports that whenever Rasulullaah ~ was asked for anything to draw a person to Islaam or to make him steadfast in it, he readily gave it. Therefore, when a person once came to him, Rasulullaah ~ gave (1) Ahmad, Baghawi and Haakim, as quoted in fsaaba (VolA Pg.59). Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.324) states that Ahmad and Tabraani have also reported the narration with a reliable chain of narrators. (2) Abu Ya'la and Tabraani. narrating from reliable sources. as confirmed by Haythami (V01.9 Pg.324). Bazzaar has reported a similar narration from a weak chain of narrators, as quoted in Majma'uz Zawaa'id (Vo1.3 Pg.113). Ibn Mandah has reported a similar narration. as quoted in fsaaba (V0I.4 Pg.59) as has Ibn Abi Haatim, as quoted in the Tafseerof Ibn Katheer (Vol.

I Pg.299). Tabraani has also reported a similar narration from Hadhrat Umar ~ with a weak chain of narrators. as quoted in Majma'uz Zawaa~'d (Vol. 3 Pg.113). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) instructions that the goats of Sadaqah that filled an entire valley should be given to him. The man returned to his tribe and said, "0 my peopleT Accept Islaam because Muhammad ~~ gives without fearing poverty." Another narration states that even when a person came to Rasulullaah ~~ only to acquire worldly possessions, the evening would not come without the Deen being more beloved and more honoured in his sight than the world and all that it contains. (1) A narration of Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit ®~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit ~.~~ reports that an Arab once came to Rasulullaah ~ to ask for a piece of land between two mountains. Rasulullaah ~~ had it given to him in writing, after which he accepted Islaam.

The man returned to his tribe and said, "0 my peopleT Accept Islaam because I have come to you from a man who gives without fearing poverty." (2) The Cause of Hadhrat Safwaan bin Umayyah ®~~ Accepting Islaam and his Statement About Rasulullaah ~~ In the story of how Hadhrat Safwaan bin Umayyah ~~~ accepted Islaam, it has already passed(3) that as Rasulullaah ~ was walking amongst the booty to have a look at it, Hadhrat Safwaan ~~~ was with him. Hadhrat Safwaan ~)1~ then started looking at a valley filled with camels, goaLs and shepherds. Rasulullaah ~ watched his long stares at the scene and said to him, "0 Abu WahabT Do you like this valley?" When he replied in the affirmative, Rasulullaah ~ said to him, "It is all yours." Hadhrat Safwaan ~~~ accepted Islaam on the spot and said, "It is only be the heart of a Nabi that can be so generous. I testify that there is none worthy of worship but Allaah and that Muhammad ~~ is Allaah's servant and Rasul." (4) Spending in Jihaad in the path of Allaah The Spending of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~,~~ His Spending on the Occasion of the Hijrah and the Incident between Hadhrat Abu Quhaafa ®~~ and Hadhrat Asmaa IJ®~~ Hadhrat Asmaa li®~~ says, "When (my father) Abu Bakr ~~ left with (I) Ahmad, as quoted in Ai Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.6 Pg.42). Muslim (Vol.2 Pg.2S3) has reported a similar narration from Hadhrat Anas §.l~. (2) Tabraani.

Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.13) has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) This has passed in the chapter entitled "Hadhrat Safwaan bin Umayyah §.l~ Accepts Islaam", under the subheading "Hadhrat Safwaan ~~ Marches with RasuluIlaah ~ Against the Hawaazin Tribe and Accepts Islaam". (4) Waaqidi and Ibn Asaakir narrate from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr §.l~, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol. S Pg.294). THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2J Rasulullaah ~ (for Hijrah), Abu Bakr ~~ took along all the money he had, which amounted to five or six thousand Dirhams. My grandfather Abu Quhaafa ~,I,,;.'i~ who had lost his sight then came home.

He said, 'By Allaahl I expect that together with alarming you by his leaving, Abu Bakr has also alarmed you with his money (by taking it all along with him).' I said, 'Not at all, dear grandfather. He has left plenty of money with us,' I then gathered some stones and placed them in the dish in which my father usually put his money. Thereafter, I covered it with a cloth and took his hand saying, 'Here, grandfather. Put your hand on this money.' He put his hand on it and (thinking that it was Dirhams) said, 'Then there is no problem. If he has left this money for you, he has done very well. There should be sufficient money here to see to your needs.' By AllaahI My father had not left a thing for us but all that I wished to do by this was to put the old man's heart at rest." (1) The narration has already passed in which it is stated that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ spent all of his four thousand Dirhams for the Tabook expedition.

The Spending of Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Affaan ~U&~ His Spending on the 'expedition of Difficulty' and the Statement of Rasulullaah ~~ About Him Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Khabbaab Sulami ~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ once delivered a sermon in which he encouraged the Sahabah ~~ to spend on the 'expedition of difficulty' (the expedition to Tabook). Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~~ then said, "I shall provide a hundred camels together with their saddle blankets and saddles." Rasulullaah ~ then stepped down a step of the pulpit and again encouraged the Sahabah ~. This time again Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~~ stood up and said, "I shall provide another hundred camels together with their saddle blankets and saddles." Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan ~ says that he then saw Rasulullaah ~ shaking his hand as a person does when expressing wonder. A narrators by the name of Abdus Samad demonstrated this action by taking out his hand and shaking it. Rasulullaah ~ then said, "After this, Uthmaan need not carry out any other (optional) deed.n(2) Another narration states that Rasulullaah ~ gave encouragement three times and that Hadhrat Uthmaan ~.~ took it upon himself to provide three hundred camels together with their saddle blankets and saddles. Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan ~~ says, "I was present there as Rasulullaah ~ stood on the pulpit saying, 'No sin can harm Uthmaan after this' or he said, 'No sin can harm Uthmaan after this day.",(3) (l) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in Ai BMaaya wan Mhaaya (VoU Pg.179).

Ahmad and Tabraani have reported a similar narration but Haythamj (Vo1.6 Pg.59) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Ahmad. (3) Bayhaqi, as quoted in Ai BMaaya wan Mhaaya (Vo1.5 Pg.4). Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration in his HjJya (VoL I Pg.59). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) The Narration of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Samura ~~~ About the Spending of Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~ on the 'expedition of Difficulty' Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Samura ~ narrates that on the occasion when Rasulullaah ~ was preparing the 'Expedition of Difficulty', Hadhrat Uthmaan ®~ came with a thousand Dinaars and emptied them into Rasulullaah ~'s bag. As Rasulullaah ~ turned the coins over in his hands, he said, "No act that Uthmaan does after this day will cause him any harm." Rasulullaah ~ repeated this several times.

(1) Another narration from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®.~ states that Rasulullaah ~ prayed, "a Allaahl Do not forget this deed of Uthmaan." Rasulullaah ~ also added, "After this, Uthmaan need not carry out any other (optional) deed." (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Hudhayfa bin Yamaan ~~ About the Spending of Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~~ on the 'expedition of Difficulty' Hadhrat Hudhayfa bin Yamaan ®~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~ sent someone to Hadhrat Uthmaan ®.~ to request his assistance for the 'Expedition of Difficulty'. Hadhrat Uthmaan ®~ sent ten thousand Dinaars, which were poured out in front of Rasulullaah ~. As Rasulullaah ~ turned the coins over in his hands, turning them from top to bottom, he said, "0 Uthmaan, may Allaah forgive you every sin that you committed secretly, every sin that you committed openly, every sin that you hid from others and every sin that you may commit until the Day of Qiyaamah. Uthmaan need not worry to carry out any (non-obligatory) good deed after this." (3) The Narration of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~~, Hadhrat Qjltaadah and Hadhrat·Hasan in this Regard Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ narrates that he was present when Hadhrat Uthmaan ®.~ handed over to Rasulullaah ~ what he needed to dispatch the 'Expedition of Difficulty'. On that day, he brought seven hundred Awqiya of gold. (4) Hadhrat Qataadah reports that Hadhrat Uthmaan ®~~ donated a thousand animals for the expedition to Tabook.

A!nongstthese were fifty horses as well. (5) Hadhrat Hasan narrates that for the expedition to Tabook, Hadhrat Uthmaan (l) Haakim, narrating from reliable sources. as confirmed by Dhahabi. (2) Abu NU'aym in his Hilya (Vo1.1 Pg.59). (3) Ibn Adi, Daar Qutni, Abu Nu'aym and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.5 Pg.12). (4) Abu Ya'la and Tabraani. Haythami(Vo1.9 Pg.85) has commented on the chain of narrators.

(5) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol. I Pg.59). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) ~~ donated nine hundred and fifty camels and fifty horses or nine hundred and seventy camels and thirty horses. (I) The narration has already passed in which it was mentioned that Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~ provided a third of the army's needs during the expedition to Tabook to the extent that it was said that he saw to each and every need they expressed. The Spending of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan binAuf®~~ He Donates Seven Hundred Camels together with their Carriages and Supplies Hadhrat Anas ~~ narrates that while Hadhrat Aa'isha 1f®~~ was in her room, she heard a lot of noise in Madinah. "What is that?" she enquired.

The people informed her, "That is the caravan of Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ that had arrived from Shaam carrying everything with it." Hadhrat Anas ~~says that there were seven hundred camels in the caravan and that all of Madinah was resounding with the noise. Hadhrat Aa'isha If®~ then said, "I have heard Rasulullaah ~ say that he saw Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ entering Jannah on his knees (exhausted after accounting for all his wealth)." When these words reached Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~v~, he said, "I shall do my best to enter Jannah standing upright." He then donated all the camels in the path of AlJ;'lah together with their carriages and the supplies they carried. (2) His Spending in the path of Allaah during the Lifetime of Rasulullaah ~~ Imaam Zuhri reports that during the lifetime of Rasulullaah ~, Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~.. donated half his wealth in the path of Allaah, which amounted to four thousand Dirhams. Thereafter, he also donated forty thousand Dirhams and then forty thousand Dinaars. He also donated five hundred horses in the path of Allaah and again one thousand five hundred camels in the path of Allaah. Most of his fortune Was earned through trade.

(3) Another narration from Imaam Zuhri states that Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~~ donated five hundred camels in the path of Allaah. (4) A Narration of Zuhri about the Spending of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~~ Imaam Zuhri reports that during the lifetime of Rasulullaah ~, Hadhrat Abdur (I) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal0/01.5 Pg.13). (2) Ahmad. Ai Bidaaya wan Nihaaya 0/01.7 Pg.164) contains commentary on the chain of narrators. Abu Nu'aym in his Hifya 0/01.1 Pg.98) and Ibn Sa'd (Vol.3 Pg.93) have also reported a similar narration. (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hifya 0/0\.1 Pg.99J.

(4) AiBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo\.7 Pg.163). mE LWES OF mE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Rahmaan bin Auf ~ donated half his wealth in the path of Allaah. Thereafter, he donated forty thousand Dinaars and also five hundred horses in the path of A1laah and again another five hundred camels. Most of his fortune was earned through trade. (1) The narration has also passed in which it is stated that Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~l~ donated two hundred Awqiya of silver for the expedition to Tabook. (2) The Spending of Hadhrat Hakeem bin Hizaam ®!J&~ He Spends on those Proceeding in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Abu Hizaam says that they had never heard of anyone in Madinah who provided more transport for people proceeding in the path ofA1laah than Hadhrat Hakeem bin Hizaam ~~. Two Bedouins once came to Madinah to ask for someone to provide them with transport to proceed in the path of A1laah.

When they were directed to Hadhrat Hakeem bin Hizaam ~, they approached him while he was with his family. When he asked them what they required and they duly informed him, he told them not to be hasty and to wait until he comes out to see them. (When he came out) He was wearing clothing that was brought from Egypt. It resembled a spider's web and cost four Dirhams. He took his staff with. him and his slaves also accompanied him. Each time he passed by a rubbish dump, he used the end of his staff to pick up any piece of cloth that could be used to patch up the satchels of the camels going out in the path of A1laah.

He would then dust off the cloth and hand it over to his slave saying, "Keep this piece of cloth to mend the satchels." One of the Bedouins said to the other, "Oh dear! Save us from him! By A11aah! All this man has with him are pieces of cloth from rubbish dumps." The other said, "Shame on yOU! Do not be hasty. Let us first wait and see." Hadhrat Hakeem ~~ then took them to the marketplace where he saw two large, fat and pregnant camels.

He purchased them along with their supplies and said to his slave, "Use the pieces of cloth to mend any of the satchels that need mending." Thereafter, he loaded on the camels some food, wheat and fat. Furthermore, he gave the two men money for their expenses and made over the camels to them. The one Bedouin then said to his companion, "By A1laah! I have never seen a better collector of cloth pieces than this man!" (3) He Donates his House in the path of Allaah for the Poor and for Slaves Hadhrat Hakeem bin Hizaam ~~ once sold a house to Hadhrat Mu'aawiya (1) Ibn Mubaarak, as quoted in Isaaba (VoL2 PgA16). (2) In the chapter entitled "Rasulullaah ~ Encourages Striving in the path of Allaah and Spending One's Wealth for this Cause" and under the subheading "The Expedition to Tabook and the wealth that the Sahabah ~.~ Spent on this Occasion". (3) Tabraani, as quoted in Majma'uz Zawaa~a (VoL9 Pg.384) THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J ~~~ for sixty thousand Dirhams.

Some people said to him, "By Allaah! Mu'aawiya has hoodwinked you (by paying so little)." Hadhrat Hakeem ~~ said, "By Allaah! During the Period of Ignorance, I bought it for a mere bag of wine. I now make you all witness that I am giving the price away in the path of Allaah for the benefit of the poor and for setting slaves free. Now which one of us two has been hoodwinked?" Another narration states that he sold the house for a hundred thousand Dirhams. (I) The Spending of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~~ and other Sahabah ~~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~~Donates a Hundred Camels in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Naafi reports that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ once sold a property of his for two hundred camels.

He then donated a hundred camels in Lhe path of Allaah and made a condition with the riders that they were not to sell them before reaching Waadi Qura. (2) Hadhrat Umar ~~~, Hadhrat Aasim binAdi ~,~~ and others Spend in the path of Allaah it has already passed in a chapter(3) describing the encouragement Rasulullaah ~. gave to the Sahabah ~~ to spend in the path of Allaah that Hadhrat Umar ~~~ gave a hundred Awqiya of silver (equal to four thousand Dirhams) while Hadhrat Aasim Ansaari ~~ gave ninety wasaq of dates for the expedition to Tabook. On the same occasion, Hadhrat Abbaas bin Abdil Muttalib ~, Hadhrat Talha bin ubaydillaah ~~, Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubaadah ~~ and Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~ all donated large sums of money. A narration has also passed about a man bringing along a camel in the path of Allaah and how Hadhrat Qais bin Sala Ansaari ~ spent in Jihaad. (4) The Spending of Hadhrat Zaynab bint Jahash tf®~~ and Other Women Hadhrat Zaynab bint lahash ~~~ Spends in the path of Allaah and What Other Women Contributed Towards the Expedition to Tabook Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~ once said (to his wives), (I) Tabraani. Haythami (Vol.9 Pg.384) has commented on the chain of narrators.

(2) Abu Nu'ayrn in his Hilya (Vol. J Pg.296). (3) In the chapter entitled "Rasulullaah ~ Encourages Striving in the path of A1laah and Spending One's Wealth for this Cause" and under the subheading "The Expedition to Tabook and the wealth that the Sahabah ~ spent on this Occasion". (4) Refer to the chapter entitled "Spending While in Jihaad in the Path ofAllaah", where the narration appears under the subheading "The Spending of some Sahabah ~ in the Path ofA11aah". mE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH r.t5l~~ (Vol-2) "The one to meet me first (after death) from all of you is the one with the longest arms." The wives then started measuring whose arms were the longest and then (when they realised. that the statement was metaphorical) it was Hadhrat Zaynab bint Jahash lfi€.l~ whose arms turned out to be the longest because she made things by hand and gave the proceeds in Sadaqah. Another narration quotes Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ as. saying, "After the demise of Rasulullaah ~, whenever we gathered in any of our houses, we used to measure our arms against the wall to see whose were the longest. We continued doing this until Zaynab bint ]ahash ~ passed away. she was a short woman whose arms were by no means the longest.

It was then that we realised that RasuluIlaah ~ was referring to spending in Sadaqah when he mentioned long arms. Zaynab bint Jahash ~ was skilful with her hands. She used to dye leather and stitch it and then donate the proceeds in the path of Allaah." (1) Another narration from Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ states that Hadhrat Zaynab bint Jahash lfi€.l~~ used to weave cloth and give it to those proceeding in battle, who sewed it and used it in battle. (2) The narration has already passed in which it is stated to assist the Muslim army in its preparations for Tabook, the women had sent their bangles, bracelets, anklets, earrings, rings and other jewellery that filled a cloth spread out in front of Rasulullaah ~.(3) Spending on the Poor and Those in Need The Incident of a Bedouin Lady and Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Hadhrat Vmayr bin Salama Duwali ~,~ narrates that Hadhrat Vmar ~.~ was sleeping under a tree at midday when a Bedouin lady arrived in Madinah. She searched around (for someone to assist her) and eventually approached Hadhrat Vmar ~ (not knowing that he was the Ameerul Mu'mineen). She then said to him, "I am a poor woman with two children.

The Ameerul Mu'mineen Vmar bin Khattaab had sent Muhammad bin Maslama to collect Zakaah (in our area) but he did not give me anything. perhaps you could intercede before him on our behalf. May Allaah have mercy on you." Hadhrat Vmar ~~ shouted for (his servant) Yarfa to summon Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~, The lady said, "It may have been more helpful to me if you had taken me to him." Hadhrat Vmar ~~~ put her heart at rest by saying, "Inshaa Allaah, he will soon fulfil your n~ed." Hadhrat Yarfa went to Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~ and told him to respond to the caIl of Hadhrat Umar ~. Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslarna ®,~ came to Hadhrat Vmar ~ and said, "As Salaamu Alayka, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen!" The lady felt embarrassed (when she realised that it was the Ameerul Mu'mineen himself whom she was talking to). (1) Bukhari and Muslim, as quoted in Isaaba (VolA Pg.314). (2) Tabraani in his Awsat. Haythami(Vol.8 Pg.289l has commented on the chain of narrators.

(3) Refer to the chapter entitled "Spending While in Jihaad in the Path of A1laah", where the narration appears under the subheading "The Spending of Some Sahabah ~.~ in the Path of A1laah". THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Umar ~,~ then said, "By Allaah! I spare no pains to ensure that I select the best man (for any task). What answer will you give when Allaah asks you about this lady?'! When he heard this, the eyes of Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~~ filled with tears. Hadhrat Umar ~ then continued, "Allaah had sent His Nabi ~ to us and we believed in him and followed him.

He did as Allaah commanded him and gave the Zakaah funds to those poor people who deserved it. This he continued doing until Allaah took him away. Thereafter, Allaah appointed Abu Bakr ~~ as his successor and he followed the Sunnah of Rasulullaah ~ until Allaah took him away as well. Allaah then made me his successor and I have always done my best to select the very best of you (to collect and distribute the Zakaah funds). When I send you again, ensure that you give this lady her share for the year as well as her share for the previous year. In fact, I do not even know whether I would be sending you at all." Hadhrat Umar ~~ then sent for a camel for the lady and also gave her some flour and oil.

He said to her, "Take this until you meet us at Khaybar because we intend coming there." When she came to Hadhrat Umar ~ at Khaybar, he called her forward and gave her two more camels saying, "Take this, for it will suffice for your needs until Muhammad comes to you again. I have already instructed him to give you your dues for the year as well as for the previous year.,,(1) The Incident of the Daughter of Hadhrat Khufaaf bin Eema Ghifaari ~~ with Hadhrat Umar ~1J.1~ Hadhrat Aslam says that he once left with Hadhrat Umar ~,~~ to the marketplace where he met a young lady who said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! My husband has passed away and has left behind small children, By Allaah! They do not even have hooves to cook (which the Arabs usually gave away free of charge) nor any plantation or any milk-giving animal. I fear that the drought may destroy them. I am the daughter of Khufaaf bin Eema Ghifaari ~~ and my father was with Rasulullaah ~ at Hudaybiyyah." Hadhrat Umar ~~ stood motionless awhile and then said, ''Welcome to a close relative." He then went home where a fine pack camel was tied.

He loaded the animal with two sacks filled with food and placed between the two some money and clothing. Thereafter, he handed the reins of the camel to the lady saying, "Take this away. Allaah shall provide for you before this is finished." When someone commented that Hadhrat Umar ~~ had given her too much, Hadhrat Umar ~~@9§ said, "May your mother lose you! Her father was at Hudaybiyyah with Rasulullaah ~. By Allaah! I saw her father and her brother lay siege to a fortress for a long time and then conquer it.

We then received large shares from the booty earned from it. (She therefore deserves the large amount that I gave her)." (2) (Il Abu Ubayd in his Amwaal, as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/(VoU Pg.319l. (2) Abu Ubayd in his Amwaal, Bukhari and Bayhaqi, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (VoU Pg.147). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~"'~ (Vol-2) The Spending of Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Aamir bin Judhaym Jumhi ~~~ His Spending as the Governor of Shaam Hadhrat Hassaan bin Atiyya reports that when Hadhrat Umar ~~ relieved Hadhrat Mu'aawiya of his post as governor of Shaam, he sent Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Aamir bin Judhaym Jumhi @~ (to replace him). He left with his young and beautiful wife from the Quraysh but it was not long before they began suffering extreme poverty. When Hadhrat Umar ®.~~ heard about this, he sent a thousand Dinaars for them.

Hadhrat Sa'eed ®)1.,~ took the money to his wife saying, "Umar ®.~~ has sent for us all that you see." She said, "Why do you not buyus something with which to prepare some gravy and some flour. We can then store the rest." He then told her, "Should I rather not tell you of something better than that? Should we rather not give the money to someone who will invest it in business so that we may use the profits. He will then also be responsible for the money. When she agreed, he bought something with which to prepare gravy and some flour as well as two camels and two slaves. The slaves loaded on the camels all sorts of necessities and then distributed it all to the poor and needy.

After a short while, his wife informed him that the food they had bought was finished. She said further, "Why do you not approach the man (trading on our behalf) and take some of the profits to buy some food." Hadhrat Sa'eed ®.~~ remained silent. When she repeated herself, he again remained silent until she started admonishing him. He then stopped coming home during the day and would return only at nights. There was a person from her family who used to frequent the house with Hadhrat Sa'eed ®.~~. He said to Hadhrat Sa'eed ®.~'s wife, ''What are you doing?

You are now really hurting him whereas he has given all the money away as Sadaqah." When she started weeping bitterly in remorse about the money, Hadhrat Sa'eed @)1.,~ came to her one day and said, "Take it easy. I had some companions who have recently left me. Even in exchange for the world and all its contents, I would not like to leave the path they tread. If a single damsel of Jannah has to even peep into this world from the sky, everything on earth would be illuminated and the radiance of her face would outshine the sun and the moon. The scarf that she is given to wear is more precious than the world and all that it contains. It is therefore more appropriate that I leave you for them rather than leaving them for you." His wife then accepted what had happened and was satisfied.

(1) The Narration of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Saabit Concerning this The narration of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Saabit JUmhi states that whenever Hadhrat Sa'eed ~.~~ received his salary, he bought what was necessary for his family and then gave the rest out in Sadaqah. When she asked him about the (J) Abu Nu'aym in his HHya (VoLl Pg.244). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH I@~~ (Vol-2J remainder of his salary, he told her that he had lent it out. Some people once approached him and said, "Verily your family has rights over you and your in-laws also have a right over you." He replied, "I have never given others preference in the rights lowe to my family and in-laws. However, I shall also not seek the pleasure of people when I am searching for the large-eyed damsels of Jannah. If a single damsel of Jannah has to even peep into this world, everything on earth would be illuminated just as the sun illuminates the earth.

I am also not prepared to be left behind the first group to enter Jannah after I had heard Rasulullaah ~ say, 'Allaah will gather the people for reckoning when the poor Mu'mineen will race towards Jannah as doves race. When they will be told to wait for the reckoning, they will say, We have nothing to account for because we had been given nothing.' Their Rabb will say, 'My servants are right.' A gate of ]annah will then be opened for them and they will enter ]annah seventy years before anyone else.m(l) The narration has already passed previously(2) in which Hadhrat Sa'eed ~ said to his wife, ""00 you not want something better than this? That we give this to whoever will bring it back to us at a time that we will need it even more desperately (on the Day of Qiyaamah)." When she happily agreed, Hadhrat Sa'eed ~l~ called someone from his family whom he trusted and placed the Dinaars into several bags. He then instructed the man to take one bag to a certain widow, another to a certain orphan, another to a certain poor person and another to a certain distressed person. This was done until there remained only a few Dinaars. He then (gave this to his wife and) said, "Spend this." Thereafter, he continued the activities of the governorship.

She said, 'Will you not get us a servant then? What has happened to the wealth?" Hadhrat Sa'eed ~ replied, "It will come to you at a time when you need it most (in the Aakhirah)." (3) The Spending of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar~~~ A Narration of Hadhrat Naafi About the Spending of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~.~~ Hadhrat Naafi reports, 'When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®~ once fell ill, a bunch of grapes was bought for him for one Dirham. When a poor person arrived there, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ instructed that it be given to the person. Someone (from the household) then went to buy the bunch from the poor person for a Dirham (because grapes were no longer available elsewhere) and brought it back to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®~. However, the poor person returned to beg and again Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar @~ instructed (1) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoLl Pg.244). (2) The incident has passed in the chapter entitled "The Lives of the Khulafaa and Leaders" and then under the subheadings "The Incident of Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Aamir bin Hudhaym Jumhi ~~.' and "His Behaviour as the Governor of Hims".

(3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol. I Pg.245). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2J that it be given to the person. Yet again someone went to buy the bunch back from the poor person for a Dirham. When he brought it back to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®.~, the poor person returned again to beg and once again Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®~~ instructed that it be given to him. This time also someone went to buy the bunch from the poor person for a Dirham and brought it back to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®~~.

When the poor person intended to return yet again, he was prevented from doing so. Had Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®.~ known about this, he would not have even tasted the grapes." (I) Another Narration from Hadhrat Naafi in this Regard Hadhrat Naafi says, "When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®~ once fell ill, he desired to eat grapes. I bought a bunch of grapes for him for a Dirham and then placed it in his hand." The rest of the narration is the same as the one reported above. However, this narration concludes with the words, "The beggar continued returning and Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®.~ kept instructing that the grapes be given to him until it was the third or fourth occasion when I eventually said to the beggar, 'Shame on you! Are you not embarrassed?!' I then bought the grapes back from him for a Dirham and brought it to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~. This time, he managed to eat it." (2) The Spending of Hadhrat Uthmaan bin AbuIAas®~~ The Narration of Hadhrat Abu Nadhra Hadhrat Abu Nadhra reports, "It was during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah that I visited Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Abul Aas ®~ in a room that he reserved for conversing (with visitors).

When someone passed by with a sheep, Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Abul Aas ®~~ asked the man what he paid for the sheep. The man replied that he had paid twelve Dirhams for it. I then said (to myself), 'If only I had twelve Dirhams, I could have also bought a sheep, slaughtered it and fed it to my family (for the occasion of Eid that was forthcoming).' When I returned home, Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Abul Aas ~~ had sent someone behind me with a bag containing fifty Dirhams. I had never before seen money that had as much blessings as those Dirhams. He gave them to me with the intention of being rewarded and at a time when I most needed it." (3) The Spending of Hadhrat Aa'isha If®~~ The Incident of a Poor Person with Her Imaam Maalik reports that the report reached him that a poor person once came (I) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoL! Pg.297).

(2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoL I Pg.297). Ibn Mubaarak has also reported the narration, as quoted in lsaaba (VoU Pg.248). Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.117) has reported the narration, as has Tabraani, as quoted in Majma'uz zawaa'id (Vo\.9 Pg.347). where Haythami has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) Tabraani, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.371). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J to beg from Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ the wife of Rasulullaah ~. She was fasting that day and had no food at home besides a piece of unleavened bread.

When she instructed her servant to give it to the beggar, the servant entreated, "You will then have nothing to terminate your fast with." However, Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ insisted that she give it to the beggar. The servant continues the story and says, "I then gave it to the beggar. That evening some family or some person who usually did not give us gifts, sent for us some cooked goat meat with many pieces of bread. Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~~ then called for me and said, 'Eat some of this. It is much better than that piece of bread (that we gave away).'" Imaam Maalik reports that another narration also reached him about a poor person who asked Hadhrat Aa'isha Ir®~ for some food at a time when she had a grape in front of her. She then said to someone (present there), "Take a grape and give it to him." Looking at the single grape, the person expressed surprise.

Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ said to him, "You seem surprised. How many atoms' weights do you see in that grape?" (Here she was referring to the verse of the Qur'aan that states: "Whoever (sincerely) does an atom's weight of good will see it (its consequences when he is rewarded for if) ... ") (1) Giving the Poor with One's own Hand The Incident of Hadhrat Haaritha bin Nu'maan ~~ in this Regard and the Statement of Rasulullaah ~ Concerning Giving the Poor with One's own Hand Hadhrat uthmaan narrates that when Hadhrat Haaritha bin Nu'maan ®~~ lost his eyesight, he tied a string from the place where he performed salaah to the door of his room. Whenever a beggar came, he would take something from his basket, hold on to the string (to lead him to the door) and then give the thing to the beggar. Although his family offered to do it for him, he said, "I heard Rasulullaah ~ say that personally giving something to the poor saves one from a gruesome death." (2) The Virtue of Personally Giving a Beggar Something Hadhrat Amr Laythi narrates that they were with Hadhrat Waathila bin Asqa ®~ when a beggar came. Hadhrat Waathila @.~ took a piece of bread, put a coin on it and then stood up to personally place it in the beggar's hand.

Hadhrat Amr asked, "a Abu Asqal IS there none from your family who can do this for you?" "Of course there is," he replied, ''but tr.e person who stands up to give something as Sadaqah to a poor person, a sin of his will be forgiven for every step he takes. When he then places the thing in the person's hand, ten sins are (1) Mu'atta (Pg.390). (2) Tabraani and Hasan bin sufyaan, as quoted in Isaaba (VA!. I Pg.299). Ibn Sa'd (VoU Pg.52) and Abu Nu'aym in his HjJya (Vol. 1 Pg.365) have also reported a similar narration. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~\1.1~ (Vol-2) forgiven for ever step." (1) The Incident of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~~ in this regard Hadhrat Naafi says, "Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®~ used to gather all of his family to eat from one platter every night.

It often happened that when he heard the plea of a poor person, he would take his share of meat and bread to the poor person. However, by the time he gave the food away and returned, the others would have finished everything in the platter. If I found anything in the platter, he would also find it, otherwise he would fast in the morning." (2) Spending on Beggars The Incident of a Bedouin with Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Anas ~~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ entered the Masjid one day wearing a shawl from Najraan that had thick edging. A Bedouin came from behind and pulled at a corner of the shawl so hard that the edging left marks on Rasulullaah ~'s neck. Te Bedouin said, "0 Muhammad! Give some of Allaah's money that you have with yoU!" Rasulullaah ~ turned around and smiled.

He then said to the sahabah~, "Give him something." (3) Another Incident in this Regard Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~~ says, "We used to sit with Rasulullaah ~ in the Masjid in the mornings and when he stood up to leave, we would also stand and remain standing until he entered his room. On one occasion, Rasulullaah ~ stood up to leave and had reached the centre of the Masjid when a Bedouin met him and said, "0 Muhammad! Give me two camels to ride because you are neither giving them from your own wealth nor from the wealth of your father!" As he met Rasulullaah ~, he pulled so hard on Rasulullaah ~'s shawl that it left a red streak across his neck. Rasulullaah ~ then thrice repeated, "No. I seek Allaah's forgiveness. Not until you allow me to take retribution (for the injury you have caused me)." Rasulullaah ~ then (forgave the man and) and called someone saying, "Give him two camels, one loaded with barley and the other loaded with dates." (4) The Narration of Hadhrat Nu'maan bin Muqarrin ~~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Nu'maan bin Muqarrin ~ narrates that they were four hundred people from the Muzaynah tribe who came to Rasulullaah~.

After Rasulullaah (1) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.3 Pg.315). (2) Ibn Sa'd (Vo\'4 Pg.122). (3) Ibn Jareer, as quoted in Kanzuf Ummaal (Vol.4 Pg.43). Bukhari and Muslim have also reported the narration from Hadhrat Anas ~, as quoted'in AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.6 Pg.38). (4) Ibn jareer, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaaf (VolA Pg.47). Ahmad, al-Bukhari, MUslim and Abu Dawood have all reported a similar narration from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ID\i.)~, as quoted in AI Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vol.6 Pg.38).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) ~ had taught them aspects of the Deen (and they were departing)' some of them asked, "0 Rasulullaah ~I We have no food for the journey." Rasulullaah ~ instructed Hadhrat Umar ~ to supply them with some provisions, but he submitted, "0 Raslllullaah ~1 I have nothing but some left-over dates which I do not think will be of any benefit to them." Rasulullaah ~ said to him, "Go and give them some proviSions." Hadhrat Umar ~ then took the people to an upstairs room where there were dates that resembled a little. brown calf (in colour and height). Hadhrat Umar ~@% told the people to help themselves and each ofthem took as much as they needed. Hadhrat Nu'maan ~,~ says, "I was the last of the lot and when I looked (at the dates), I could not see a single date missing (from the original heap) although four hundred people had already taken from it." (The dates did not diminish because of the blessings of complying with the order of Rasulullaah ~~).(l) The Incident of Hadhrat Dhukayn bin Sa'eed Khath'ami ~~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Dhukayn bin Sa'eed Khath'ami ~ reports that they were four hundred and forty people who approached Rasulullaah ~ for food. Rasulullaah ~ instructed Hadhrat umar ~~~ to give them some food, but he submitted, "0 Rasulullaah ~! I have only that much which would suffice for my children and I during the four months of summer (it would not be enough for these people)." Rasulullaah ~ repeated the instruction and Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "I hear and obey you, 0 Rasulullaah ~I" Hadhrat Umar ~~~ left with the people and took them to an upstairs room where he took out the key from his waist string and opened the door. In the room there was a heap of dates that resembled a baby camel that was sitting down.

Hadhrat Umar ~~~ told the people to help themselves and each of them took as much as they needed. Hadhrat Dhukayn ~,~ says, "1 was the last of the lot and when I looked (at the dates), it appeared as if we had not reduced the number of dates at all." (2) Another narration of Hadhrat Dhukaym ~~~ Hadhrat Dhukayn ~~~ says, 'We were four hundred people when we asked Rasulullaah ~~ for food," The narration is then that same as the above narration but with the difference that Hadhrat Umar ~~ said (to Rasulullaah ~), "I have nothing besides a few Saa of dates that would suffice only for my children and I during the four months of summer." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ then said to him, "Listen and obey," Hadhrat Umar ~.~ responded by saying, "I hear and I obey." (3) (1) Ahmad, narrating from reliable sources, as cohfirmed by Haythamj (Vol.8 Pg,304), Tabraani has also reported the narration. (2) Tabraani, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (VoL8 Pg.304), Abu Dawood has reported a part of this narration. (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VOLl Pg.365). Abu Nu'aym says that the narration is authentic and proves that Rasulullaah ~ was truly a prophet ofAllaah, THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) The Behaviour of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ with Beggars Hadhrat Aflah bin Katheer says, "Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~,~ never refused any beggar and even a leper with fingers dripping with blood could be seen eating with him from the same plate." Spending in Sadaqah The Incident of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ Hadhrat Hasan Basri reports that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~,lli~ once brought his sadaqah to Rasulullaah ~. He secretly gave it to Rasulullaah ~ saying, "0 Rasulullaah ~!

This is my Sadaqah contribution and I shall give again for Allaah whenever necessary." Thereafter, Hadhrat Vmar ~~ arrived with his Sadaqah. He gave it openly to Rasulullaah ~ and said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! Here is my Sadaqah contribution and I shall have my reward with Allaah." Rasulullaah ~ said, "0 Vmar! You have strung your bow without a string. The difference in the Sadaqah of you two is just like the difference in your words." (Although the Sadaqah of both men were accepted, the intention of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ was only the pleasure of Allaah, whereas that of Hadhrat Vmar ~,ll,,~ was also to attain reward. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~~ts intention was therefore superior.) (1) Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~~ Purchases the Well of Roomah and Donates it to the Muslim Public Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~ once announced, "Who will purchase the well of Roomah for us and donate it as sadaqah for the Muslim public?

Allaah will quench his thirst on the Day of Qiyaamah." Hadhrat Vthmaan ~,~ then bought it and donated it to the Muslim public. (2) The Narration of Ibn Asaakir About the Incident Hadhrat Basheer Aslami ~ narrates that when the Muhaajireen arrived in Madinah, the water did not agree with them. There was a well called Roomah which was owned by a man from the Ghifaar tribe but he sold a waterbag full of the water for a Mudd. Rasulullaah _ once said to hill), "Sell me the well in exchange for a fountain in Jannah." However, he submitted, "0 Rasulullaah ~! I have no source of income for my family and myself besides this welL 1 am therefore unable to sell it." When this news reached Hadhrat Uthmaan ~, he bought the well from the man for thirty fivp thousand Dirhams. He then approached Rasulullaah ~ and said, "Rasulullaah ~!

If I buy the well, will you promise me the same fountain in Jannah that you had promised him?" "Certainly," replied Rasulullaah~. Hadhrat uthmaan ~ then said, "I have (1) Abu Nu'aym in his Hi/ya(VoI.I Pg.32), as quoted in MuntakhabKi1nzuJ UmmaaJ(Vol. Pg.). (2) Ibn Adi and Ibn Asaakir. THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~)J.,~ (Vol-2) already purchased it and I am donating it as Sadaqah for the Muslim public." (1) Hadhrat TaIba ~~~ Donates a Hundred Thousand Dirhams in a Single Day Hadhrat Su'daa the wife of Hadhrat Talha ~~~ reports that Hadhrat Talha ~ gave away a hundred thousand Dirhams as Sadaqah on a single day and that he was delayed from going to the Masjid that day because she had to stitch two parts of his garment together. (Although he gave so much in Sadaqah, he did not even possess an extra garment to wear.) (2) The Sadaqah of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~~ during the Lifetime of Rasulullaah ~ The narration has already passed(3) in which it is mentioned that Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ donated half his wealth in the path of Allaah, which amounted to four thousand Dirhams.

Thereafter, he also donated forty thousand Dirhams and then forty thousand Dinaars. The Sadaqah of Hadhrat Abu Lubaabah ~~~ when Allaah Accepted his Taubah Hadhrat Saa'ib ~ the ~on of Hadhrat Abu Lubaabah ~~ reports from his father that when Allaah forgave him, he approached Rasulullaah ~ and said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! I wish to leave the home amongst my people in which I committed the wrong and desire to give away all of my wealth as Sadaqah to Allaah and His Rasool ~." Rasulullaah ~ said, "0 Abu Lubaabah! It will suffice for you to give only a third." Hadhrat Abu Lubaabah J thel1 gave away a third of his wealth in Sadaqah. (4) Hadhrat Salmaan ~~ Hadhrat Nu'maan bin Humayd ~ says, "I went with my uncle to visit Hadhrat Salmaan ~~ in Madaa'in (where he served as governor) as he was making something with the leaves of a date palm. I heard him say "I buy the leaves for one Dirham and then sell them for three Dirhams after making something out of them.

One dirham I then use to buy more leaves, one Dirham I spend on my family and the other I give in Sadaqah. I shall not stop doing this even if (Ameerul Mu'mineen) Hadhrat Umar ~ stops me," (5) Giving Gifts The Gift Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ gave to Rasulullaah ~ During one of the Military Expeditions Hadhrat Abu Mas'ood ~ narrates, ''We were with Rasulullaah ~ on an (1) Tabraani and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (1101.5 Pg. Il). (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (IIoLl Pg.88). (3) In the chapter entitled "The Spending of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~" and the subheading "His Spending in the path ofA11aah during the Lifetime of Rasulullaah .". (4) Haakim (Yol.3 Pg.632) (5) Ibn Sa'd (1101.4 Pg.64).

THE LWES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) expedition when we started experiencing extreme hardship. I could see the strains of hardship on the faces of the Muslims and I could also notice the happiness on the faces of the Munaafiqeen (who were happy to see the Muslims suffer). When Rasulullaah ~ noticed this, he said, 'Allaah shall provide sustenance before the sun sets.' Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~ knew that the words of Allaah and His Rasool ~ were always true, so he bought fourteen camels together with the loads of food they carried. He then sent nine to Rasulullaah ~. When Rasulullaah ~ saw them, he asked, 'What are these?' 'They are a gift to you from Uthmaan,' came the reply. The happiness on the face of Rasulullaah ~ was then clearly noticeable, while the faces of the Munaafiqeen displayed only unhappiness.

I then saw Rasulullaah ~ raise his hands so high to pray for Hadhrat uthmaan ~ that I could even the see the whiteness of his armpits. He made such dua for Hadhrat uthmaan ~~ that I had never before or ever after heard him make for anyone else. He prayed for Allaah to reward Hadhrat uthmaan ~ abundantly and to treat him every so graciously." (1) The Statement of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas .~ Concerning the Virtues of Giving Gifts Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas w.~ once stated, "For me to fulfil the necessities of a Muslim family for a month or for a week or for whatever period of time Allaah pleases is more beloved to me than performing Hajj after Hajj. Buying a utensil for even a Daaniq (one-sixth of a Dirham) and giving it to my brother as a gift for the pleasure of Allaah is more beloved to me than spending a Dinaar in the path of Allaah." (2) FEEDING People· The Statement of Hadhrat Ali ~~~ About the Virtue of Feeding Others Hadhrat Ali ~ once mentioned, "To gather a few of my friends to share a Saa of food is more beloved to me than proceeding to the marketplace to purchase a slave and set him free." (3) The ~arration of Hadhrat Jaabir ~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abdul Waahid bin Ayman reports from his father that when some guests came to Hadhrat ]aabir ~l~, he brought some bread and vinegar for them and said, "Eat this becau.se I have heard Rasulullaah ~ say that vinegar is an excellent gravy. Destroyed are those people who !ook down on what is offered to them and destroyed is the person who feels ashamed to offer his companions (1) Ta1;lraani. Haythami (Vo\.9 Pg.85) has commented on the chain of narrators.

Ibn Asaal ,'':1 "':I~ ~ ,.,. ",'" II" "," tI" '" \wi" '" '-'~ '" '" ,. (A ,V ~i~ oJ.,...) ("jl~1 ~.11 ~jI j, U';':Jj ~I "j~::a;~ ulj..1>~j The booty that Allaah granted His Rasool ~ (without a battle bdng fought) from the people of the villages is for Allaah (to be distributed as Allaah pleases), for the (needs of the) Rasool ~, for the relatives (of Rasulullaah ~), for the orphans, for the poor and for the travellers so that this wealth may not remain as amassed riches with the wealthy among you (by distdbuting j{ in this manner, the wealth is circulated among people so that all may benent). Hold fast to what (commands) the Rasool ~ gives you and refrain from what (actions) He prevents you (because whatever he instructs you is from Allaah). Fear (disobeying) Allaah, for Allaah punishes very severely. (A share of the booty received without a fight is also reserved) For the poor Muhaajireen who were removed from their homes and their possessions.

They seek Allaah's grace and pleasure and assist Allaah and His Rasool ~ These are the ones who are true (in their claim to Imaan). (2) ,. ~'~f ' .'11 ~~Li ,~ ~,.= '.I , .1',' ~~~( ~I~.n l'~-:. ~'..u(\. ...9 "J .• J ~ j>. , . ..JI"~ ~ ,...JI" *, J J Jy. J ,'':1 IJff t..:T;,. , ,. ,. '-i ," \wi....

II' #" :;~ dj j, ~W ~"l?jJj ~ )S "ji~ l~jlC; t;.~ ~Jj:W, "'''' ,." ",J.... "" "" _ J{~ ,. ..,.J ,.1' .J.J ,. T'.J" ,II' , .I ('\~I~iJ.,...)\Qo~I~~JIj~~ --~--~~~~~~--------- (I) Abu Nu'aym in his Hifya (VaLl Pg.81). as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Vo\.s Pg. S7), Ahmad in his Zuhd and Musaddad has also reported the narration, as also quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Voi. S Pg.57), (2) Surah Hashar, verses 7,8. THE LIVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) (Part oftMs booty is also for) Those (the Ansaar) who adopted the place (Madinah) as their home before them (before the Muhaajireen) and (had adopted) Imaan.

The~1 (the Ansaar) love those who migrate to them (the Muhaajireen) and find no want (jealousy or envy) in their hearts for what they (the Muhaajireen) are given. They (the Ansaar) prefer (others) above themselves (they prefer to give others) even though they are themselves in need (of the things they give). (Like the Ansaar,) Those who are saved from the miserliness (and greed) of the soul are really the successful ones (whom will attain salvation). (I) Hadhrat Umar ®)1~ said, "By Allaah! This wealth is not only for these people (there are others also as mentioned in the forthcoming verse). ~J C)Q~~ Gja~ ~.~~.ul GI:;'~~ W~I ~J ,,:~~ ~~ r~... ,ft;,.:~.ulj~ ~ ,.. ,.. \.,1-';',..,..7,;;.;,.. r ,.." ~.."r.... V""; F (I· ~Tr> OJ.,...) (0)~~ .jJ~J ~lGJ I~' J~ ~ ~jJJ ~~ (It should also be given to) Those who come after them (after the Muhaajireen, and Ansaar who) say, "0 our Rabb!

Forgive us and our brothers (the Sahabah i®)1~) who passed before us with Imaan. And do not place any impurity (ill-feelings) in our hearts against those who have Imaan. 0 our Rabb! Indeed You are the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful." (2) Hadhrat Umar ~~ then said, "By Allaah! There is not a single Muslim who does not have a right to this wealth, whether it is given to him or not, even though he may be a shepherd in Adan." (3) The Narration of Hadhrat Maalik bin Hadathaan Narrating the same incident, Hadhrat Maalik bin Aws bin Hadathaan reports that Hadhrat Umar ~,~ also recited the following verses: I..IU"II .', .. ~:H W:~i( I.+:lc :~ I.\..i( .~( ~~it ~~, ~,,, ; '!' ~j ~~ '" 'y- ~ - ,,;r-;-:- ~ 9"-",-- '.J "', ",F "(:J (.P C':: ~'I;:' all'" .I. J.J, ~ .. ~ a I~. (; 1\ .'( J.J, I:.~.··"':'" .~'I( ,~~~ ~ '" ~ J! ~ t:I~", y-:;~j~~~ (,,\. ~T ~y oJ.,...) Alms (zakaah) are only for the poor, the destitute (people whose total wealth is less than the value ofNisaab), the orphans, those appointed to collect them (zakaah), those whose hearts have to be reconciled (a group that existed only during the time ofRasulullaah ~), for (the freedom of) slaves, for those in debt (who are not merely stalling payment), for (those striving in) the path of Allaah (and have no means) and for the traveller (who has no means).

This is ordered (as obligatory) by Allaah. Allaah is All Knowing, The Wise (Allaah knows best who should receive zakaah and it is therefore not permissible for man to (1) Surah Hashar, verse 9. (2) Surah Hashar, verse 10. (3) Bayhaqi (Vo1.6 Pg.351). TIlE LIVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~W~ (Vol-2) decide that any other group ofpersons besjdes the above groups should receive zakaah). (1) He then added, "Zakaah is reserved for these people." Thereafter, he recited: u~'·~iG ~)j, ~~) y~;U) j ~.~; ~ ~ij ~~ ~ ~~~;~ t,j \j:1clj) ",'" , ,iii' '" ,,, .... #'"""""-".,, ~ ,.J,,,. ,.1,.1, " ''''' "'",,, ~liJ.ilI.AYU~ ~ Wyll.oJ ~~ ~~;..i; S' ~1~' 1/-" ~'J (1\ ~TJWI oJ,..) (OJ~~ ~~:f~llilj J. ~I~'.:o~ Know that from whatever spoils of war you acquire (aller fighting a battle with the enemy), a fifth of it shall be for Allaah (to be spent on the recipients that He stipulates ahead), His Rasool, the relatives (of Rasulullaah ~), the poor, the orphans and the travellers (who have been stranded without any means with them.

The remaining four fifths will be distributed among the Muslims soldiers who participated in the battle) ; (distributing the spoNs ofwar in this manner should not be at all dif1icult for you) if you believe in Allaah and in what We had sent down (angels and signs ofAJlaah s power) to Our slave (Muhammad ~) on the day of the distinction (between truth and falsehood), (which was) the day when the two parties (Mu'mineen and Mushrikeen armies) clashed (at Badr) (parting with one-fillh of the spoils to please Allaah would not be difficult for the Muslim soldiers when they understand that they would have never been able to win the battle without A1laahs help). Allaah has power over everything (He can make a small and ill-equipped army defeat a larger, heavily-armed arrr.y). (2) Hadhrat Umar ~~ then said, "The spoils of war are for these people." He then continued reciting: .1 i ~: '.' '}I....)2j q~ ~""J """'J.:' .. J> ~.i> ..":1 "":I~ 11­ " \..i" ,""" "" ' ,-,,. ". v"'". v~.... " "" (A 'v ~T~ oJ,..) ("jl~1~ cl~j1 J, .u~)J ili, "j;:~~ u'J..k~J The booty that Allaah granted His Rasool ~ (without a battle being fought) from the people of the villages is for Allaah (to be distributed as A1laah pleases), for the (needs oft/tel Rasool ~, for the relatives (of RasuluIlaah ~), for the orphans, for the poor and for the travellers so that this wealth may not remain as amassed riches with the wealthy among you (by distributing it in this manner, the wealth is circulated among people so that all may benefit).

Hold fast to what (commands) (1) Surah Taubah, verse 60. (2) Surah Anfaai, verse 41. TIlE UVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~l1.1~ (Vol-2) the Rasool ~ gives you and refrain from what (actjons) He prevents you (because whatever he instructs you is from Allaah). Fear (disobeying) Allaah. for Allaahpunishes very severely. (A share of the booty received without a fight is also reserved) For the poor Muhaajireen who were removed from their homes and their possessions. They seek Allaah's grace and pleasure and assist Allaah and His Rasool~.

These are the ones who are true (in their claim to Imaan). (1) He added, "That refers to the Muhaajireen." He then continued: ~ , ~ J~ , ) ;. : '~~; , ./t\ ,.,. lA ,,, :,~ ~ '- ,d~i' : t,;;~( ",:u\ ~~;:: ",.il,' IS! 1:)) ; - ) ~~ ;>. ..;,I' I:)~ ~ IX I:) - ~ ) j )y. J d- ~ ~ C;~ .:;Jl. Lw ~~\?j3J~I~~j; J.J'~fi~a;.t;. ~jj~ WI . "" '" ,. "" - £A~'"' '"""'"' ~"("'~ ,~'"' (0, ~\.r-> 4Jr') '\V I:)~\..,o-A clil)1j ~ ~ (Part ofthis booty is also for) Those (the Ansaar) who adopted the place (Madinah) as their home before them (before the Muhaajireen) and (had adopted) Imaan.

They (the Ansaar) love those who migrate to them (the Muhaajireen) and find no want (jealousy or envy) in their hearts for what they (the Muhaajireen) are given. They (the Ansaar) prefer (others) above themselves (they prefer to give others) even though they are themselves in need (of the things they give). (Like the Ansaar,) Those who are saved from the miserliness (and greed) of the soul are really the successful ones (whom will attain salvatjon). (2) To this, Hadhrat Umar !:ID.~ said, "That refers to the Ansaar.1! Finally, he recited: ~J I:)Q~~ 6~~;',:~.u\ WI~'.i~ W,#I ~J ~:"'~ ~~ ~: ... ,~ .:~.uIJ\' '" '" '" V" ;II' '" ;;,.,-'.,. .r. ,. '" lr.

I... v'" , F o· ~\.r-> iJr') (\0~~ ~j~)~\~) \~I\ .:~.w ~ ~;:U ~~ ". .,. "-'Oil, '" ...... ,­ (It should also be given to) Those who come after them (after the Muhaajireen and Ansaar who) say, "0 our Rabb! Forgive us and our brothers (the Sahabah ~~) who passed before us with Imaan. And do not place any impurity (ill-feelings) in our hearts against those who have Imaan. 0 our Rabb! Indeed You are the Most Forgiving. Most Merciful." (3) He then said.

"This verse encompasses all people. There is therefore no Muslim apart from your slaves who do not have a right to this wealth. If I live Inshaa Allaah. there shall not be a single Muslim who will not receive his right even though he be a shepherd in the upper reaches of Himyar (in Yemen). His right will reach him without a drop of perspiration on his forehead (without any effort on his part)." (4) (1) Surah Hashar, verses 7,8. (2) Surah Hashar. verse 9. (3) Surah Hashar, verse 10.

(4) Bayhaqi (Vo1.6 Pg.352l. Ibn )areer has reported a sim,ilar narration, as quoted in the Ta[seerof Ibn Katheer. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH i@~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Talha bin Ubaydullaah ®u,5~ Distributes Wealth The Incident of Hadhrat Talha ~~ and a Woman Hadhrat Su'da ~ narrates, "I once went to (my husband) Talha bin Ubaydullaah ~l1fi and noticed that he was carrying a burden of grief 'What is the matter?' I asked, 'Did we perhaps cause this grief to overcome you?' 'Not at all: he replied, 'you are an excellent wife to any Muslim man. The problem is that some wealth has accumulated by me and I do not know what to do with it.' I then said, 'Why should this pertu~b you? Call up your family people and distribute it amongst them.' He then told his slave to summon all of his family (and he gave it all to them). I (later) asked his treasurer how much was distributed and he informed me that it was four hundred thousand." (1) The Narration of Hadhrat Hasan ~ in this Regard Hadhrat Hasan reports that Hadhrat Talha ~~ once sold a piece of land he owned for seven hundred thousand.

Because the money stayed the night with him, he stayed awake the entire night out of fear (that he should die without giving it away). He then distributed it all as soon as morning arrived. (2) Talha 'Fayyaadh' (The Very Generous) ~~~ Hadhrat Su'da ~ the wife of Hadhrat Talha ~~ reports that she once came to Hadhrat Talha ~u.7~ and found him to be extremely distressed. She asked, "Why are you so distressed? Have we caused this grief to overcome yOU?" He replied, "By Allaah! You have caused me no distress at all.

You are a most excellent wife. It is some money that has been collected with me (that I am concerned about)." Hadhrat Su'da ~ reports further. She says, "1 advised him to send for his family and his tribe and to distribute it amongst them. After he had done so, I asked the treasurer how much money there was. He informed me that it amounted to four hundred thousand. His daily earnings amounted to a thousand Waafi (approximately 1666 Dirhams) and he was given the title of Talha Fayyaadh (The Very Generous)." (3) Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam ®u,5~ Distributes Wealth The Incident of Hadhrat Zubayr ~~ and his Slaves Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Abdul Azeez ~l1fi reports that Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam ~ had a thousand slaves who worked and gave their earnings to him.

He (I) rabraani, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (VoL2 Pg.176), reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.148). Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.157) and Abu Nu'aym (VoLl Pg.88) have also reported the narration, (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.89). Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.157) has also reported the narration, but in greater detail. (3) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.378). 'lliE LIVES Of THE SAHABAH ~)l.1~ (Vol-2) then distributed the money every night and had nothing left by the time he returned home, (1) Hadhrat Mugheeth bin Sumay reports that although Hadhrat zubayr bin Awwaam ~ had a thousand slaves who worked and gave their earnings to him, not a single Dirham of these earnings entered his house (he gave everything away to the needy). (2) The Incident Ben"Veen Hadhrat Zubayr ~~~ and his Son Abdullaah ~~~ Concerning his Debts Hadhrat Abdullaahbin zubayr ~ says, 'When (my father) Zubayr ~ stood for the Battle of Jamal, he called for me.

As I stood by his side, he said, 'Dear son! None but an oppressor or an oppressed person shall be killed today and I strongly feel that I shall be killed today as one oppressed. However, my greatest worry is my debts. Do you think that our debts will leave any of our money behind? Nevertheless, dear son, I want you to sell our properties to settle my debts.' He also made a bequest for a third to be given away and a third of that third was to be given to the (grand) children. In this regard, he said, 'A third of the third.

(He explained) If anything remains after settling .the debts, 'a third (of the third) should go to your children.'" One of narrators by the name. of Hishaam says that some of the children of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ®~ such as Khubayb and Abbaad were the same age as some. of Hadhrat Zubayr ~"5'5 sons. At that time, Hadhrat zubayr ®.u.1~ had nine sons and nine daughters. Hadhrat Abdullaah ~ narrates further, "Advising me about the. debt, my father said, 'Dear son! If you are unable to set.tle something. seek help from my friend.' 'Who is your friend, 0 father?' I asked. 'Allaah,' he replied. By Allaah!

Each time I encountered any difficulty concerning the debt. Isaid, '0 friend of zubayr! Settle his debt for him.' Allaah would then settle the debt." "Zubayr ~"5 was martyred that day without leaving behind a single Dinaar or Dirham. All that he left were a few properties, one of which was in Ghaabah. He also left eleven houses in Madinah, two in Basrah, one in Kufa and another in Egypt. The only reason that he had debts was because when people would bring their money to him for safekeeping, he would say to them, 'I cannot accept it as a trust but shall treat it as a loan because I fear that it should not be destroyed (if it is destroyed as a loan, I am liable to pay you back whereas I am not liable to do so if it is only a trust).' My father never was a governor nor did he ever accept appOintment as a collector of zakaah.

All he did was to accompany Rasulullaah ~, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~, Hadhrat Umar .~~ and Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ on the battlefields. When I calculated his debts, they totalled two million, two hundred thousand." Hadhrat Abdullaah ~ narrates further, he says, "Hakeem bin Hizaam ®~ once met him and asked, 'Dear nephew! How much was the debt of my brother (Hadhrat Zubayr ~"5)?' I did not disclose the entire figure to him and replied, (1) AbuN\l'aym in his Hilya 0/01.1 Pg.90). (2) Bayhaqi 0/01.8 Pg.9) and Ya'qoob bin Sutyaan, as quoted in Jsaabah 0/01. 1 Pg.

THE LTIlES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2J 'A hundred thousand.' He then said, 'By Allaah! I do not think that you have enough money for that.' I said, 'What would you say if it was two mi11ion. two hundred thousand?' He replied. 'I do not think that you would ever be able to settle it. Nevertheless, if you need any assistance. do not heSitate to ask me.'" Hadhrat zubayr ®\1~ had purchased the piece of land in Ghaabah for one hundred and seventy thousand. Hadhrat Abdullaah ®.\1~ evaluated its value to be one million, six hundred thousand (he then divided it into sixteen parts, each worth a hundred thousand). He then made the announcement, ''Whoever has a debt due from zubayr should meet us at Ghaabah." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin ]a'far ~~ came up.

He was owed a sum of a hundred thousand. He said to Hadhrat Abdullaah ~, "If you please, I could write off the debt." "No," replied Hadhrat Abdullaah ~~. "Otherwise," said Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ja'far ~)@;ii, "if you so wish, you could include me amongst those who are the last to be paid." When Hadhrat Abdullaah ®.~ did not agree to this either, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ja'far ~~ asked to be given a piece of the land in settlement. Hadhrat Abdullaah ®\1)@;ii then gave him a piece of the land saying, ''You may have the land from this point to this point." Hadhrat Abdullaah ®~ then sold the other pieces of land and settled all the debts in full. At the end, there were only four and a half properties left (from the sixteen). Hadhrat Abdullaah ®~ then approached Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ®.~ who was then in the company of Hadhrat Amr bin Uthmaan ®.~, Hadhrat Mundhir bin Zubayr ®tl.,)@;ii and Hadhrat Ibn zam'ah ®~.

"How much did you evaluate the property at Ghaabah to be?" When Hadhrat Abdullaah ®\1J~ informed him that each portion was valued at a hundred thousand, Hadhrat Mu'aawiya !.:ifl\1)@;ii asked how many portions were still available. "Four and a half," replied Hadhrat Abdullaah ®.~~. "I shall take one portion for a hundred thousand," said Hadhrat Mundhir bin Zubayr ®\11iil%. "And I shall take another for a hundred thousand," said Hadhrat Amr bin Uthmaan ~)@;ii. "I too shall take one for a hundred thousand," said Hadhrat Ibn Zam'ah ®~. Hadhrat Mu'aawiya then asked, "HOW many does that leave?" "One and a half portions," replied Hadhrat Abdullaah ®.~~.

"I shall take them for a hundred and fifty thousand," said Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ®\1J~. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ja'far ~)@;ii also sold his portion of the land to Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~~ for six hundred thousand. When Hadhrat Abdullaah ®~ had settled all the debts, the children of Hadhrat Zubayr ®.~~ asked for their inheritance to be distributed. However, Hadhrat Abdullaah ~.~~ refused and said. "By Allaah! I shall not distribute anything amongst you until I make an announcement during four Hajj seasons calling all people who were owed any money by (our father) Zubayr ~." He then made the announcement during four consecutive years during the Hajj season.

It was only after the fourth year that he finally distributed the inheritance (amongst his brothers and sisters). Hadhrat Zubayr ~\1J~ had four wives and he had also bequeathed a third of the estate. Despite this, each wife received an amount of one million, two hundred thousand. His entire estate amounted to THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~).1~ (Vol-2) fifty million, two hundred thousand. (1) Allaama Ibn Katheer has mentioned, "The total amount distributed between the heirs was thirty eight million, four hundred thousand. The total amount bequeathed to others totalled nineteen million, two hundred thousand.

The sum of the two was therefore fifty seven million, six hundred thousand. The debts paid before this amounted to two million, two hundred thousand, making the sum total of the entire estate fifty nine million, eight hundred thousand. We have mentioned this only because of the objections that arise about the narration of Bukhaari. It is therefore necessary that this matter be clarified." (2) Hadhrat Abdur Rahnlaan bin Auf ~~~ Distributes Wealth The Incident with the Banu Zuhrah Tribe, the Poor Muslims and the Wives of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Ummu Bakr bint Miswar reports that Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Aut ~~ once sold a property of his for forty thousand Dinaars. He then distributed it amongst the Banu Zuhrah tribe, the poor Muslims, the Muhaajireen and the wives of Rasulullaah ilif~. When he sent some of the money to Hadhrat Aa'isha ti®t:.1~, she asked who it was that sent it.

When she was informed that Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ had sent it and the entire incident was reported to her, she said, "Rasulullaah ~~ once said (to us his wives), 'After my demise, none but the truly steadfast ones will show compassion towards you.' May Allaah allow (Abdur Rahmaan) bin Auf ®~~ to drink from the fountain of Salsabeel in ]annah." (3) Another narration(4) states that Rasulullaah ~ said, "After my demise, none but the truly righteous ones will show compassion towards you." Hadhrat Ja'far bin Burqaan says, liThe report had reached me that Hadhrat Abdur Rahrnaan bin Auf ®~ had set free thirty families of slaves. (5) Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah @~~, Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ®~~ and Hadhrat Hudhayfah ®~~ Distribute Wealth The Incident of these Three Sahabah l~l\jJ~ with Ameerul Mu'mineen Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Hadhrat Maalik Daar ~~ reports that Hadhrat Umar ®~~ once placed four (l) Bukhaari. (2) Ai Bfdaayah wan Nihaayah (Vol. 7 Pg.349). (3) Haakim (VoL3 Pg.310). Dhahabi has commented on the chain of narrators. Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.94) has also reported the narration.

(4) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol. I Pg.98). (5) Haakim (VoU Pg.308) and Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol. I Pg.99). THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) hundred Dinaars in a bag and said to his slave, "Take this to Abu ubaydah bin Jarraah and then busy yourself with something in the house for a while to see what he does with it." The slave took the bag and said to Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~, "Ameerul Mu'mineen says that you should use this for your needs." Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~ prayed, "May Allaah reward him and shower His mercy on him." He then called for his slave girl and instructed her to give seven coins to a certain person, another five to another and another five to someone else. In this manner, he gave everything away.

The slave then returned to Hadhrat Umar ~~ and informed him about what had transpired. Hadhrat Umar ~~~ then had the same amount of money placed in a bag for Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ~. Addressing his slave once more, Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "Take this' to Mu'aadh bin J abal ~ and then busy yourself with something in the house for a while to see what he does with it." The slave took the bag and said to Hadhrat MU'aadh bin Jabal ~, "Ameerul Mu'mineen says that you should use this for your needs." Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ~)J.1~ prayed, "May Allaah shower His mercy on him and reward him." He then called for his slave girl and instructed her to give an amount to a certain family, another amount to another and so forth until all the money was finished. When Hadhrat Mu'aadhbin Jabal ~'s wife came to know about this, she came to him and said, 'What about us? By Allaahl We are also poor. Do give us some orit." By then all that was left in the bag was two Dinaars, which he handed over to her.

When the slave reported back to Hadhrat Umar ~~, he was very pleased and said, "They are all brothers of each other (and therefore act alike)." (1) Hadhrat Aslam reports that Hadhrat Umar ~~ once asked those around him to express their. wishes. Someone said, "I wish that this room was filled with Dirhams .that I could spend in. the path of Allaah." When Hadhrat Umar ~~ asked another person to express his wish, he said, ""I wish that this room was fined with gold that I could spend in the path of Allaah." When Hadhrat Umar ~~ repeated the request, another person said, "I wish that this room was filled with gems (or something as valuable) that I could spend in the path of Allaah." When Hadhrat Umar ~~ once again asked them to express their wishes, theysubrnitted, "What more can we wish for?" Hadhrat Umar ~~~ then said, "Unlike you, I wish that this room was filled with men like Abu ubaydah bin Jarraah ~)J.1~, Mu"aadh bin Jabal ~ and Hudhayfah bin Yamaan ~~. so that I could employ them in the service ofAllaah. Hadhrat Umar ~~ then sent some money to Hadhrat Hudhayfah ~~ and instructed the person taking it to see what he does with it. When the mpney came to him, Hadhrat Hudhayfah ~ distributed it all (to the poor). Hadhrat Umar ~~ then sent some money to Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ~~ and he also distributed it all. Thereafter, he sent some money to Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah ~~~ and again gave instructions to the person taking it that he should see what Hadhrat (1) Tabraani in his KabeeJ; as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vol.2 Pg. 177).

Haythami (Vol.3 Pg.125) and Haafidh in Jsaabah (Vo\.3 Pg.484) have commented on the chain of narrators . .Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoU Pg.237) and Ibn Sa'd (Vol.3 Pg.300) have also reported the narration. mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) Abu Ubaydah~)J.,~ does with the money. (When he also gave all the money to the needy) Hadhrat Umar ~ said to the people, "Did I not tell you (that these are men of worth)?" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®~~ Distributes Wealth He Distributes a Large Amount of Money all at Once and Spends in the path of Allaah Everything that Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~~ Sent to him Hadhrat Maymoon bin Mahraan reports that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~lJ5~ once received twenty thousand Dinaars as he was sitting in a gathering. He then distributed all of it before standing up from the gathering. Hadhrat Naafi narrates that when Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~)J.,~ once sent a hundred thousand to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~, there was nothing left of it by the time the year came to an end (he had spent it all in the path of Allaah). (1) He Spends Thousands in Cash in a Single day Hadhrat Ayyoob bin Waa'il Raasibi reports that when he went to Madinah, a neighbour ofHadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ told him, "Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~)J.,~ once received a sum of four thousand from Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~.~, four thousand from another person, a further two thousand from someone else as well as a shawl. He then came to the marketplace to buy some fodder for his animal for a Dirham.

When he made the purchase on credit, I recalled the large amount of money that came to him and approached one of his slaves. I said to her, 'I wish to ask you something and want you to tell me the truth. Did Abu Abdur Rahmaan (Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~) not receive four thousand from Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~, four thousand from another person, a further two thousand from someone else as well as a shawl?' 'Yes,he did: she replied. 'Then why did he just buy some fodder on credit for a Dirham?' I asked. She said, 'He had spent all of it (in the path of Allaahi. before sleeping. He the put the shawl on his back and also gave that away before returning home.' I then JTIade an announcement saying, '0 assembly of traders!

Why are you toiling for this world when AbduIlaah bin Umar. ~ received ten thousand proper Dirhams last night and in the morning he is buying a Dirham's worth of fodder on credit?!UI(2) Another Similar Incident About him Hadhrat Naafi reports that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ once received twenty odd thousand as he sat in a gathering. Before getting up from the gathering, he had already given it all away together with some more that he added. He continued giving until every thing ,he had was finished. A person then came to him whom he usually gave (but the money was already finished by then). (1) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoL 1 Pg.296). (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hjlya (VoU Pg.296).

THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vo/-2J Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ffi~ took a loan from someone whom he had already given money to and gave it to the person (who had come late). Hadhrat Maymoon says. "I swear by Allaah that the person who called Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ffiW~ '1 miser is definitely wrong. He was never miserly in worthy causes." (He of course never spent in unworthy causes and on himself.) (I) Hadhrat Ash'ath bin Qpis §J~~Distributes Wealth Hadhrat Abu Is'haaq reports. "A man from the Kindah tribe owed me some money and left to see him before dawn (to collect the money). However, i happened to be at the Masjid of Hadhrat Ash'ath bin Qais ffilJ.,~ at the time of Fajr and performed the Fajr salaah there.

After the Imaam had made the Salaam, Hadhrat Ash'ath bin Qais ~W~ placed before every person a set of clothing. a pair of shoes and five hundred Dirhams. I told the people that I was not from the locality (but they still let me have it). When I asked what the gifts were for, the people informed me that Hadhrat Ash'ath bin Qais ~~ had just returned from Makkah (and was therefore giving gifts to the people). (2) Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ Distributes Wealth Hadhrat Ommu Durra says. "A hundred thousand was once brought to Hadhrat Aa'isha t®~ and she distributed it all even though she was fasting that day. I said to her.

'Could you not use a Dirham from the money to buy some meat with which to terminate your fast?' She replied, 'Had you reminded me about it, I would have done so.',,(3} Hadhrat Sauda bint Zam'ah \f®~ Distributes Wealth Hadhrat Muhammad bin Seereen reports that Hadhrat Omar ffi~ once sent a bag full of Dirhams to Hadhrat Sauda ~ (one of the wives of Rasulullaah ~). "What is this?" she asked. When she was told that it was Dirhams, she remarked, "In a bag like dates?" She then distributed all the money (amongst the poor). (4) Hadhrat Zaynab bint Jahash 11®1Ji1~ Distributes Wealth The Incident of her and Ameerul Mu'mineen Hadhrat Umar §J~~ Hadhrat Barra bint Raafi narrates, "When some surplus wealth was being distributed, Hadhrat Umar ffi~ sent to Hadhrat Zaynab bint ]ahash ~"@!S6 her share. When it was brought to her, she said. 'May Allaah forgive Umar ~~.

My sisters besides me are better at distributing this than I am (take it to them rather).' When she was told that it was all hers. she exclaimed. 'Subhaanallaah!' (1) Ibn Sa'd (Vol.4 Pg.109). (2) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.4IS) has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Isaabah (Vol.4 Pg.461). (4) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in lsaabah (VolA Pg.339). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH j@~~ (Vol-2) She then veiled herself and told the people bringing it to put it down and cover it with a cloth.

Thereafter, she instructed me to put my hand beneath the cloth, to take a handful of coins and give it to the people of certain tribes, all of whom were her relatives and orphans. Eventually when there was only a little left beneath the cloth, I said to her, 'May Allaah forgive you, 0 ummul Mu'mineen1 By Allaah! We also have a right to this.' 'You may have whatever is left beneath the cloth,' she said. We found eighty five Dirhams there. She then raised her hands towards the sky and prayed, '0 Allaah1 Let not the surplus of Umar reach me after this year.' She then passed away (not long afterwards)." (1) Another Similar Incident About her ~\J.1~ Hadhrat Muhammad bin Ka'b narrates that the share of Hadhrat Zaynab bint Jahash ~~ from the surpl.us wealth amounted to twelve thousand. She however, only took it once.

(After receiving it) She prayed, "0 Allaah! Do not let me have this wealth next year because it is a great tribulation." She then gave it all out to her family and to needy people. When this news reached Hadhrat Umar ~~, he said. "She is a woman with whom Allaah intends only good." He then went to her door and sent her Salaams saying, "The news has reached me about how you gave away all the money (without keeping anything for yourself). I am therefore sending you another thousand to keep for yourself." However, Hadhrat Zaynab ~~ did the same thing (and gave all of it to others). (2) Allowances for Babies An Incident of a Woman and Hadhrat Umar ~ when he Stipulates an Allowance for every Muslim baby Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ reports that when a trade caravan arrived (in Madinah), they set up camp at the place where the Muslims performed the Eid salaah.

Hadhrat Umar ~ asked Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ whether he was prepared to accompany him to guard the camp against theft that night. (Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ agreed and) The two men spent the night guarding the camp and performing salaah (in turn). Hearing the cry of a child, Hadhrat Umar ~ went in the direction and said to the mother, "Fear Allaah and treat your child well." He then returned to where he was. When he again heard the child cry, he went back to the mother and repeated what he had said earlier. He then returned to his place. When he again heard the child cry towards the end of the night, he returned to the mother and said, "Shame on yOU!

You seem to be a terrible mother! It seems like your child will not be calmed the entire night." The mother responded by saying, "0 seryant of Allaah1 You have pestered me all night. I have been trying to pacify my child to wean him but he refuses to do so." (1) Ibn Sa'd [Vo1.3 Pg.216). (2) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Isaabah [Vol.4 Pg.314). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,u.,~ (Vol..:2) 'Why are you dOing this?" enquired Hadhrat Umar ~l~. "Because," the lady explained, "Umar only gives allowances to children who have been weaned." "How old is the child?" asked Hadhrat Umar~.

When the woman informed him that the child was only a few months old, Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "Please do not rush him." When Hadhrat umar ~)::.1~led the Fajr salaah, the people could barely understand his recitation of the Qur'aan because of his excessive weeping. After saying the Salaam, he exclaimed, ''Woe to Umar! How many Muslim children has he killed?!" He then instructed someone to announce, "Take note! Do not rush your children into weanipg because we have now fixed an allowance for every Muslim child born." He then wrote' to all the Muslim territories, notitying them that an allowance has been stipulated for every new born Muslim child. (1) Abstention from using Public Funds for Personal use and for Close Relatives ·Hadhrat Umar ~~~IS Handling of Public Funds and his Abstention from it Hadhrat Umar ~ once said, III treat Allaah's money (public funds) as if it is the wealth of orphans. I stay away from it as long as I am able to do without it and use it within reason only if I really have to.

Another narration states that Hadhrat Umar ~~ once said, "I treat AlIaah's money like the wealth of orphans." He then recited the following verse of the Qur'aan: ,_ ,(J:, _,,,,-,:,' ""'[ , ""'''') ,,J ;'~ ;I, ..":'" " •• ,;,-",,~ ,-,.-:". "" (, ~I ,.L...; s)"...,) ~J.JM.l~ JS'le.ti ~ ol$' ifJ \J ~..~ "! 19 ~ ol$' ifJ Whoever (whichever guardjan) is \'{ealthy should refrain (from takjng anytMng from the orphan's wealth for cadng for Mm) and whoever is poor may take from it (a wage for hjsservices) within reason. (2) Yet another narration from Hadhrat Urwa states that HadhratUmar ~~~ once said, "It is permissible for me to take from this (public) money only as much as I spend from my earnings.". (3) The Incident Between Hadhrat Umar ~~~ and the public Treasurer Hadhrat Imraan narrates that whenever Hadhrat Umar ~~ needed money, he would approach the public treasurer ,md take a loan from him. There were times when Hadhrat Umar ~ was unable to pay back (on time) and the treasurer would come to him to demand payment. He would also pressurise Hadhrat Umar ~~ and Hadhrat Umar ~.ti;;~ would make the necessary arrangements for repayment.

At times, Hadhrat Umar ~ would pay him back from his share of the surplus wealth that he received. (4) (1) Ibn Sa'd (YoU Pg.217), as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (yo1.2 Pg.317): ,2) Surah Nisaa, verse 6. (3) Ibn Sa'd (YoU Pg.198), as quoted in Muniakhab Kanzul Ummaai(yol.4 Pg.418). (4) Ibn Sa'd (YoU Pg.198). THE LWES OFTHE SAHABAH ~1.1~ (Vo[:..2) The Incident of Hadhrat Umar ~~~ and Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~~ Hadhrat Ibraheem reports that Hadhrat Umar ~used to engage in trade when he was Khalifah. Wnen he once prepared a caravan to send to Shaam, he sent someone to arrange a loan of four thousand Dirhams for him from Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~.

Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ®.~ sent. a message back with the messenger that Hadhrat Umar ~~ should. take the loan from the public treasury and pay i~ back later. When the message reached him, Hadhrat Umar ®~~ felt it most difficult to do so. When Hadhrat Umar ®)l.~ met Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf~, he asked him, "Are you the one who said that· I should take the money. from the public treasury? Had I died before the caravan returns, you would say, 'The Ameerul Mu'mineen had taken the money. Let us waive it.' I shall then be taken to task for it on the Day of Qiyaamah. I shall never do such a thing.

I prefer to rather take the money from a man who is as greedy and stingy as you are so that he would ensure that he takes it frommyestate ifI die." (1) The Incident of Hadhrat Umar ~~~ and the Honey from the public treasury One of the sons of Hadhrat Baraa bin Ma'roor reports that Hadhrat Umar ~~ once fell ill and honey was prescribed to treat him. At that time there was a vial of honey in the public treasury. Hadhrat Umar ®.~ therefore came out and mounted the pulpit saying (to the people), "I shall use the honey in the public treasury only if you people permit. Otqerwise it will be Haraam for me." The people gladly gave their permission. (2) The Incident Between Hadhrat Umar ~~~ and his Daughter HadhratHafsah U®~~ Concerning , Public Funds Hadhrat Hasan narrates that some money once came to Hadhrat Umar ®~. When his daugnter Hadhrat Hafsah ~. heard about it, she approached him saying,.

"0 Ameerul Mu'mineen1 Relatives: also have a right to that money because Allaah has advised kind treatment of relatives." He responded by saying, "Dear daughter! My relatives have a right only in my personal wealth. As for this, it is the spoils,of the Muslims. Do you wish to deceive your father? Please leave." She then left, dragging her dress along. (3) The Incident of Hadhrat Umar ~~~ and Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Arqam .~~~ Hadhrat Aslam reports that he once saw Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Arqam ~ go (1) Ibn Sa'd (Vo\.3 Pg.199), as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzui Ummaai(VoL4 PgAI8).

(2) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzui Ulnmaai (VolA PgA 18). (3) Ahmad in his Zuhd, as quoted in MuntakhabKanzui Ummaai(Vol.4 PgA12). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,\1~ (Vol-2) to Hadhrat Umar §J~ and say, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! We have some jewels and silver utensils from Jaloola. See ifyou have some free time some day to (have a look and) tell us what to do," Hadhrat Umar ~ said to him, "Remind me one day if you see that I have some time." Hadhrat AbduUaah bin Arqam §J~ therefore came to Hadhrat Umar ~ one day and said, "I see that you have some time today." "I do," said Hadhrat Umar ~, "Spread out the leather tablecloth and place the jewels and utensils on it." After Hadhrat Abdullaah bin. Arqam §J)J.1~ did as told, Hadhrat Umar ~,~ came to tablecloth and as he stood there, he said, "0 Allaah!

You have mentioned this when You say: ~1J1 .:... ~~~i, ;..t:.w. J1j ~;~ilj :r~.~1\ .:... ~Ji.~.11 .:..; ~WJ .:~'k JI' \"I .... ",II" '" ; ",\"/,,, .... ;v; J!' ~~ ililJ 1: Q:UI ~I ~G;.!.u~ J. ~;JG .AW~1j ;";~:'.~il ~IJ ~IJ '" '-- '" '" "" "" "" ....,­ (\t ~iI:J~ JioJ.,....) (10 ~t,jl:;.; Beautified for mankind has been made the love of pleasures (that come) from women (there is no sin if this love is directed to one's lawful wife), children, large heaps of gold and silver, branded (pedigreed) horses, livestock and plantations. These are the luxuries of the worldly life (everlasting success is not acquired through luxuries) and with Allaah (in securing His pleasure) is a most excellent (place 01) return (Jannah). (l) He said further, "0 Allaah! You have also mentioned: ("i~i~j>ij""")(.\.~,~~~~j~ij~JSI~G~) (You an informed ofpredestination) So that you do not grieve about what you lose (because you know that this is Allaah's will) and you do not become overjoyed about what you receive (because you know that it is bom Allaah).

(2) We seem unable to avoid getting overjoyed by those things that have been beautified for us. 0 Allaah! Grant us the abjJity to spend in the right avenues and protect us bom its evil /I Just then one of Hadhrat Umar ~'s sons called Abdur Rahmaan bin Bahiyya(3) was brought to him. The child said, "Dear father! Do give me a ring." Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "Go to your mother. She will give you some barley porridge to drink." The narrator says, "By Allaah! Hadhrat Umar ~~ did not give his son anything (from the wealth)." (4) The Incident of the Musk and Ambergris from Bahrain Hadhrat Ismaa'ee\ bin Muhammad bin Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas reports that when some musk and ambergris perfume came to Hadhrat Umar ~ from Bahrain, (I) Surah Aal Imraan, verse 14.

(2) Surah Hadeed, verse 23. (3) Born to Hadhrat Umar ~.~'s slave girl Bahiyya. (4) Ibn Abi Shaybah, Ahmad, Ibn Abi Dunya, Ibn Abi Haatim and Ibn Asaakir. as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Vol,4 Pg.412). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) he said, "I wish that I cold find a woman who is good at weighing, to weigh this perfume for me so that I may distribute it amongst the people." His wife Hadhrat Aatika bint Zaid bin Amr bin Nufayl ~~ offered, "I am good at weighing. Bring it here and I will weigh it for you." However, Hadhrat Umar ~~ refused to give it to her. ''Why not?" she enquired.

Hadhrat Umar ~~ replied. "I fear that (while weighing) you may take some of it and do this (he then put his finger on his temples) and apply some on your neck. In this manner, you will be receiving a greater share than other Muslims." (1) The Incident of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~~ with his father Hadhrat Umar ~~ Hadhrat Hasan narrates that Hadhrat Umar 5J.~ once saw a little girl dragging her feet as she walked because of weakness. ''Who is this child?" he asked. "She is one of your daughters," replied (his son) Hadhrat Abdullaah 5J.~. "which daughter of mine is she?" Hadhrat Umar ~ enquires further.

Hadhrat Abdullaah ~~~ explained, "She is my daughter." "What has made her reach the condition I see?" Hadhrat Umar ~~ asked. "Your practice," replied Hadhrat Abdullaah ~, "because you do not spend on her." Hadhrat Umar ~~ exclaimed, "By Allaah! My dear man, I do not intend fooling you about your children. You need to earn for your children (do not expect me to provide for them from the Baytul Maal)." (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Aasim the Son of Hadhrat Umar ~~ Hadhrat Aasim bin Umar ~ (the son of Hadhrat Umar ~) says, "When Hadhrat Umar ~~ got me married, he provided for me from the Baytul Maal for a month. He then sent (his slave) Yarfa to call me. When I went to him, he said, 'By Allaah!

Even before becoming the Khalifah I never regarded the money of the Baytul Maal to be permissible for me to use unless the cause was right. Now that I am the Khalifah, it is even more prohibited for me because it is now a trust in my care. I have used Allaah's money (money from the Baytul Maal) to support you for a month and cannot do so any longer. I shall however, assist you with the produce from my orchard at Ghaabah. Pick the fruit and sell it. Then (take the money and) go to a trader from your tribe and stand by his side.

When he makes purchases, become his partn~r and use the proceeds (of your business partnership) to spend on your family.",(3) The Incident of Hadhrat Umar ~~~'s Wife Hadhrat MaaIik bin Aws bin Hadathaan reports that when the envoy of the Roman Emperor came to Hadhrat Umar ®~, Hadhrat Umar ~~'s wife borrowed a Dinaar and bought some perfume. She put the perfume in a glass (I) Ahmad in his Zuhd, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (VolA PgAI3). (2) Ibn Sa'd, Ibn Abi Shaybah and Ibn Asaakir. as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (VolA Pg.4I8) (3) Ibn Sa'd and Abu Ubayd in his Amwaal, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul UmmaaJ (VolA PgA18). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) bottle and sent it with the envoy to the Emperor's wife. When the perfume reached the Roman Empress, she emptied out the perfume (in another container) and filled the glass bottle with gems. She then gave instructions (to the envoy) to take the bottle to the wife of Hadhrat Umar ~~.

When the bottle reached Hadhrat Umar ~'s wife, she emptied the gems on her bed (to have a look at them). Hadhrat urnar ~~ then walked in and asked, "What is this?"When she related the incident to him, he took the gems and sold them. He then gave his wife a Dinaar from the money and deposited the rest in to the Baytul MaaL (I) The Incident of HadhratUmar ®)1~ and his Son's Camel Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ says that he once purchased a camel and kept it in the grazing fields of the Baytul MaGJ:L Once it grew fat, he brought it (to the marketplace to sell). Hadhrat Umar ~ came to the marketplace where he saw the fat camel. "Whose camel is this?" he asked. When he was informed that the camel belonged to his son Hadhrat Abdullaah ~, he called out, "0 Abdullaah bin Umar!

How excellent! The son of the Ameerut Mu'inineen!" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ came running and said, "What is the matter, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen?" Hadhrat Umar ~~ asked, "What have you to say about this camel?" Hadhrat Abdullaah ~ explained, "I bought this camel and sent it to the grazing fields of the Baytul Maal seeking that (profits from it) which other Muslims also seek." Hadhrat Umar ~ remarked, "(When you sent it there, the shepherds must have said) 'Ensure that the camel bfAmeerul Mu'mineen's son feeds well. Ensure that the camel of the Ameerul Mu'mineen's son has plenty to drink.' (In this manner, your camel received special attention and became so fat). 0 Abdullaah bin Umar! You may have your capital back (from the sale) but return to the Baytul Maal whatever profits are earned;" (2) Hadhrat Umar ®l1~ ~ebukes his In-Laws for asking from the Baytul Maal Hadhrat Muhammad bin Seereen narrates that one of Hadhrat Vmar ~.~'s in-laws once approached him and suggested that something be given to him from the Baytul Maal. Hadhrat Umar ~ rebuked him saying, "Do you want me to meet Allaah as a dishonest despot?" some time afterwards, Hadhrat Vmar ~ gave the man ten thousand Dirhams from his own money. (3) The Incident of Ameerul Mu'mineen Hadhrat Ali ®~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Antarah reports that he went to HadhratAli bin Abi Taalib ~~ in (a suburb of Kufa called) Khowrnaq.

Hadhrat Ali ~ was wearing a shawl and (1) Deenowri in his Mujaalasah, as quoted in Muntakhab KanzuJ Ummaal (VolA PgA22). (2) Sa'eed bin Mansrro, Ibn Abi Shaybah and Bayhaqi. as quoted in Muntakhab KanzuJ UmmaaJ (VolA Pg.419). (3) Ibn Sa'd (Vol.3 Pg.2 19), as quoted in Kanzul UmmaaJ (Vol.2 Pg.317). mE liVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~(Vol-2) shivering from the cold. Hadhrat Antarah said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! You are shivering from cold when Allaah has allotted a share for you and your family from the wealth (of the state)?" Hadhrat Ali ~. replied, "I swear by Allaah that I do not wish to take anything from the wealth of the people. I have even brought this shawl from my house in Madinah." (1) Giving Back Wealth Rasulullaah _ Refuses to Accept wealth given to him The Incident of Rasulullaah.~ With ,Hadhrat Jibra'eel ~ and another Angel Hadhrat AbduUaah bin Abbaas ~.~ reports that Allaah once sent to Rasulullaah • and angel with Hadhrat Jibra'eel ~.

The angel said to Rasulullaah ., 'iAllaah has given you a choice to either be a Nabi who is a slave (of Allaah) or a Nabi who is a king. Rasulullaah _. turned to Hadhrat Jibra'eel ~@ to get his opinIon. Hadhrat Jibra'eel ~ indicated to Rasulullaah • that he should adopt humility. Rasulullaah • then replied, "1 would rather be a Nabi who is a slave." After: that day (like a true slave) Rasulullaah _ never ate anything while reclining until the day he met Allaah. (2) Another Incident with Hadhrat Jibra'eel ~ in this Regard Hadhrat AbdulIaah bin Abbaas ~.~ narrates that Rasulullaah _ and Hadhrat Jibra'eel ~ were once together on Mount Safa when Rasulullaah _ said, "0 Jibra'eelr I swear by the Being who has sent you with the truth that the family of Muhammad have neither had a mouthful of flour nor a handful of porridge thisevening." Rasulullaah_ had barely completed his sentence when he was startled by a loud clamour from the sky. Rasulullaah _ asked, "Has Allaah given the command for Qiyaamah to take place?" "No," replied Hadhrat Jibra'eel ~, "Allaah has commanded Israafeel ~@ to come to you when he heard what you said." Hadhrat 1sraafeel ~ then came to Rasulullaah _ and said, "Allaah had heard what you said and has sent me with the keys to the treasures of the earth.

Allaah has instructed me to make you the offer that if you wanted, I could transform the mountain;; of Tihaamah into emeralds, pearl. gold and silver and make them travel with you wherever you go. If you so wish, you could either be a Nabi who is a king or a Nabi who is a slave." Hadhrat Jibra'eel ~ indicated to Rasulullaah _ that he should adopt humility, because of which Rasulullaah _ thrice repeated, "I would rather bea Nabi who is a (1) Abu Ubayd. as quoted in AI Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vol.8 Pg.3). Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration in his Hilya (Vol. I Pg.82). (2) Ya'qoob bin SUfyaan and Bukhaari in his Taareekh, as quoted in AI Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vo1.6 Pg.48). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,~ (Vol-2) slave.,,(l) The Narration of Hadhrat Abu Umaamah ~~~ About this Hadhrat Abu Umaamah ®~~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ said, "My Rabb had offered to transform the rocky plains of Makkah into gold for me.

However, I submitted, 'No, my R9bb. I would rather like to eat one day and be hungry the next day.' This Rasulullaah ~ repeated three or more times. He then continued, 'So that I can be humble before You and remember You when I am hungry and thank and praise You when I have eaten." (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Ali ~~~ About this Hadhrat Ali ®.~~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~~ once informed them that an angel came to him and said, "0 Muhammad ~! Your Rabb sends Salaams to you and offers to turn the rocky plains of Makkah into gold for you if you would have it." However, Rasulullaah ~ looked towards the sky and said, "No, 0 my RabbI I prefer to rather have something to eat one day so that I may thank you and stay hungry the next day so that I may beg from You," (3) The Incident of the Money for a Dead Mushrik Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ®.~~ reports that when a Mushrik was killed during the Battle of Ahzaab, the Mushrikeen sent a message to Rasulullaah ~ that they would give him twelve thousand if he sent them the body. Rasulullaah ~ remarked, "There is neither any good in his body nor in the money." A narration of Ahmad states that Rasulullaah ~~ said to the Sahabah l@~, "Hand the corpse over to them because both the corpse and the money are terrible. 1I Rasulullaah ~ then refused to accept any payment. (4) Yet another narration states that a person named Naufal or Ibn Naufal died when he fell from his horse during the Battle of Ahzaab.

Abu sutyaan ®~ (who was not a Muslim then) sent a hundred camels to Rasulullaah ~ (as payment to have the body). Rasulullaah ~ refused the money saying, "Take the body because both the money and the corpse are despicable." (5) The Clothing of Dhu Yazan Hadhrat Urwa ®~ narrates that Hadhrat Hakeem bin Hizaam ~~ once went to Yemen where he bought a suit of clothing that belonged to (the Yemeni ruler) Dhu Yazan. When he brought it to Madinah, he presented it as a gift to Rasulullaah ~. Rasulullaah ~ however refused to accept it saying, "We do not accept gifts from Mushrikeen." (Hadhrat Hakeem ~ was not yet a (I) Tabraani and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (VoLS Pg.lS7l. Tabraani has reported a similar narration in his Awsat but Haythami (Vo1.10 Pg.315) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Tirmidhi, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (VoL5 Pg.lSO).

(3) Askari, as quoted in Kanzui UmmaaJ (Vol.4 Pg.39). (4) Bayhaqi and Tirmidhi, as quoted in AiBidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vol.4 Pg.

(5) Ibn Abi Shabah, as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaal (Vol.5 Pg.281). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J Muslim then). When Hadhrat Hakeem ~ went to sell it, Rasulullaah ~ instructed someone to purchase it for him. After buying it, Rasulullaah ~ put it on and entered the Masjid. Hadhrat Hakeem ~ says, !II have never seen anyone look more outstanding in that clothing than Rasulullaah ~. He was as striking as the full moon and when I saw him, I could not restrain myself from saying (these couplets which mean): "How can rulers even tMnk to issue commands after the emergence of the clear, bright and gleaming one (Rasulullaah ~ because they are nowall constrained to follow him) When honouris matched to hi~ he surpasses them Because honour has been poured over him like water poured over a person ffom a large bucket" When he heard these couplet~ Rasulullaah _ smiled.

(1) Hadhrat Hakeem bin Hizaam ~ says that even during the Period of Ignorance, Rasulullaah _ was the person he liked most. After Rasulullaah ~ announced his Nabuwaat and went to Madinah, Hadhrat Hakeem ®J:i.,~ left (for Yemen) during the Hajj season. There he found a set of clothing that belonged to Dhu Yazan on sale for fifty Dirhams. He purchased it to give it as a gift to Rasulullaah~. When he brought it back (to Madinah), he did his best to make Rasulullaah _ accept it, but RasuluI1aah ~ refused. One of the narrators by the name of ubaydullaah says that he thinks that Rasulullaah ~ said, "We do not accept anything from the Mushrikeen.

However, if you please, we could pay you for it." Hadhrat Hakeem ~ then sold it to Rasulullaah !~",c: ~. Narrating further, Hadhrat Hakeem ®.~ says, "I saw Rasulullaah ~ wearing the clothes when he was on the pulpit. I have never seen anything as impressive as Rasulullaah ~ wearing those clothing that day." Rasulullaah ~ then gave the clothing to Usaama bin zaid ®J:i.,~ and when I once saw Usaama ~~ wearing it, I said, '0 Usaamal Are you wearing the clothes of Dhu Yazan?' Usaama replied, 'Yesl I am better than Dhu Yazan. My father is better than his father and my mother is better than his mother.' I then left for Makkah where the people were shocked to hear the statement of Usaam a ~.,,(2) The Gift of a Horse and a Camel Hadhrat Aamir bin Tufayl Aamiri ®,~ reports that Aamir bin Maalik once gave Rasulullaah ~ a horse as a gift with a letter stating, !fA sore has emerged on my stomach, so please send. me the cure you have." Rasulullaah ~ refuse to accept the gift but sent to him a container of honey, telling him to use it as medication. Another narration from Hadhrat Ka'b bin Maalik ~~ narrates thi:l.t 'The Spear Juggler' (Aamir bin Maalik) once brought a gift for RasuluIlaah ~. Rasulullaah (Illbn ]areer, as quoted in IGmzul Ummaal (1/01.3 Pg.l77l.

Tabraani has also reported the narration. as quoted in Majma'uz Zawaa'jd (VoL8 Pg.278). Haythami has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Haakim (1/01.3 Pg.484). reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Dhahabi. THE liVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) ~ invited him to accept Islaam but he refused. Rasulullaah~ therefore said. "I do not accept the gift of a Mushrik." (I) Another. narration from Hadhrat Ayaadh bin Himaar Mujaashi'ee ~~~ states that when he once presented to RasuluHaah ~ a camel or something else as a gift, Rasulullaah ~ asked him whether he was a Muslim.

When he replied in the negative, Rasulullaah ~ said, "I have been prohibited from accepting gifts from Mushrikeen." (2) Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~)j.1~ Refuses to Accept wealth given to him He Refuses to Accept his Allowance from the Baytul Maal Hadhrat Hasan narrates that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ once addressed the people. After praising Allaah, he said, "Verily the best of all intelligence is Taqwa." The narration continues to the point where it states that Hadhrat Abu Bakr @~ was proceeding to the marketplace early next morning when Hadhrat Umar @~ (met him and) asked, "Where are you off to?" When Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ informed him that he was on his way to the marketplace, Hadhrat Umar ~"Y~ remarked,"You have been appointed to a post that will preoccupy you from any engagements at the marketplace." "Subhaanallaahl" exclaimed Hadhrat Abu Bakr @~, ''Will it preoccupy me from (providing far) my family?" Hadhrat Umar ~ replied, "We shall fix a reasonable allowance for you." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~)1~ remarked, ''Woe to you, o Umar! I fear that it may not be permissible for me to take anything from that wealth." (By consultation with the other Sahabah ~~, an allowance was fixed for Hadhrat Abu Bakr@~) During his period of just over two years, Hadhrat Abu Bakr @~~ used eight thousand Dirhams (from the Baytul Maal). Onhisdeathbed, he said, "I had mentioned to Umar that I fear that it may not be permissible for me to take anything from that wealth but he overpowered me. Now that I am dying, I want you to take eight thousand Dirhams from my estate and deposit it in the Baytul Maal." When this moneywasbrought. to Hadhrat umar~, he said, "May Allaah shower His mercy on Abu Bakr @~. He has certainly exhausted those to come after him." (3) .The Incident· Between him and Hadhrat Aa'isha 1f®l1.1~ Hadhrat Abu Bakr bin Hafs bin Umar narrates that Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ came to (her father) Hadhrat Abu Bakr @)1~ when he was ill and about to breathe'his last.

She recited a couplet (which means) ''ByyourHfe! Prosperity is ofno benefit to theyouth (1) Ibn Asaakir,as quoted in Kanzul ummaal (Vol.'J Pg.177). (2) Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi, Ibn jareer and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.'J Pg.

(3) Bayhaqi (Vo1.6 Pg,535). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH .~~ (Vol-2J when the pangs ofdeath ardve and the chest has tightened" Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ looked at her angrily and said, "0 Urhmul Mu'mineen! Matters are not like th~t, but (Allaah states): (\~ ~T'JoJJ-") (~ ~ ~ '.} ~ clJ~ j; J41.::.1j.:j\a~ ~ ~t;.J) ,." "" "," The pangs (agony) of death will bring the truth (ofImaan to every person). (It will then be said to the dyjng person,) "This (death) is what you used to avoid (However, nowyou have no option). ,,(1) He addressed her further saying, "I had given you an orchard as a gift, but am [lot satisfied with it. You should therefore return it to my estate." Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ readily agreed and made it over. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ then said, "Since my appointment as Khalifah, I have neither taken a Dinaar or a Dirham of the Muslims. We have of course eaten from their coarse food to fill our bellies and worn their coarse cloth on our backs.

Besides that we have none of their spoils apart from this Abyssinian slave, this camel for drawing water and this worn woollen shawl. When I die, I want you to send these items to Hadhrat Umar ~~, thereby alleviating me from being responsible for them." (After Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ passed away) Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ did as her father had requested. When the messenger came to Hadhrat Vmar ~ (to bring him the items), he wept so profusely that his tears fell on the ground. He said, "May Allaah shower His mercy on Abu Bakr ~. He has certainly exhausted those to come after him. May Allaah shower His mercy on Abu Bakr ~~.

He has certainly exhausted those to come after hi,m." then commanded his slave to receive all the items. Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ then remarked, "Subhaanallaah! Are you snatching away from Abu Bakr ~~'s family their Abyssinian slave, their watering camel and their worn woollen shawl worth only five Dirhams?" "What do you advise?" H~dhrat Umar ~~ asked. Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ advised Hadhrat Umar ®.~ to give the items back to Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~'s family. Hadhrat Umar ®,~ however disagreed and said, "No! I swear by the Being Who has sent Muhammad ~ with the truth that this shall never happen during my term of Khilaafah.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ would not have escaped frbm his responsibility for them if I return them to his family and death is ever close by (what will I tell him when I meet him after death?)." (2) Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Refuses to Accept wealth given to him The Incident of Hadhrat Umar'~'with ", t:.:t". '1" Rasulullaah ~ , Hadhrat Ataa bin Yasaar reports that when Rasulullaah ~ once sent a gift to Hadhrat Umar ~, he returned it. "Why ~ave you retu!~ed it?" Rasulullaa.h - . ~'" .' ~1 (I) Surah Qaaf, verse 19. (2) Ibn Sa'd (YoU Pg.139). TIlE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J ~ asked. Hadhrat Umar ~~ replied, "0 Rasulullaah ~!

Did you not tell us that it is best not to take anything from anyone?" Rasulullaah ~~ replied, "That applies to asking. When you are given something without asking for it, it is a provision that Allaah has sent for you." Hadhrat Umar .~~~ then said, "I swear by the Being Who controls my life that I shall never ask anyone for anything and I shall accept anything that comes to me without asking." (1) An Incident with Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ reports that Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~.~~ once sent a fine silken mat as a gift for Hadhrat Aatika bint Zaid bin Amr bin Nufayl ~~ who was the wife of Hadhrat Umar ~!J.1~. The narrator estimates that the mat was an arm's length long and a handspan wide. When Hadhrat Umar ~,~ came to her and saw the mat, he asked, ''Where did you get this from?" When she told him that Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~ had sent it as a gift for her, Hadhrat Umar ~~~ grabbed the mat and struck her so hard over the head that her braids opened up. He then gave instructions that Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~ be brought to him in a hurry even it he got tired (by running). Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~ was then brought very quickly and was made very tired in the rush.

As he came, he said, "Please do not be hasty with me, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen!" Hadhrat Umar ~,~~ rebuked him saying, "What makes you send gifts to my wives?" He then took hold of the mat and struck it across the Hadhrat Abu Moosa ~~~'s head saying, "Take this because we have no need for it." (2) The Sale of the Foot of the Muqattam Hill Hadhrat Layth bin Sa'd narrates that Maqoqis (the once king of Egypt) asked Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~ (the governor of Egypt) to sell to him the foot of the Muqattam hill for seventy thousand Dinaars. Surprised at the high offer, Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~ informed him that he will first have to write to (Ameerul Mu'mineen) Hadhrat Umar ~.~~ about it. After sending the letter, Hadhrat Umar ~~ replied saying, "Ask him why he wants to pay you so much when the land cannot be cultivated, no water can be extracted from it and it is of no benefit?" When Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~.~ asked Maqoqis about this, he replied that their scriptures informed them that a tree of Jannahgrows at that place. Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~ then wrote back to Hadhrat Umar ~~ about this and received the reply stating, "As far as we are concerned, the tree of Jannah are reserved for the Mu'mineen. You should bury the Muslims with you at that place and should not sell it to him." (3) (1) MaaUk. Bayhaqi has reported the narration from Hadhrat Zaid bin Aslam from his father who actually heard the narration from Hadhrat Umar ®'~, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vol.2 Pg.

II81. (2) Ibn SaId and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kilnzu/ Ummaal (VolA Pg.383). (3) Ibn Abdul Hakam, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VoU Pg.152). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah ~~~ Refuses to Accept wealth given to him The Incident with Hadhrat Umar ~~~ During the 'Year of Ashes" Hadhrat Aslam reports that during the "Year of Ashes" when the lan.ds of the Arabs were stricken by drought, Hadhrat Umar ~ wrote a letter to Hadhrat Arm bin AI Aas ~~. The narration then continues to a point where Hadhrat Umar ~~ sent for Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah ~~ (to appoint him to fulfil a certain task). Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ®.r;.,~ left for the appointment and after returning, Hadhrat Umar ®.r;.,~ sent him a thousand Dinaars.

Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ®.~~ said, "I did not do the work for your sake, 0 son of Khattaab. I have done it for AIlaah and will therefore not take any remuneration." Hadhrat Umar ®11~ responded by saying, "Rasulullaah ~ also gave us something for work that he appointed us to do and when we disliked accepting it, he told us not to refuse it. Therefore, my dear man, you should accept this and use it to assist you in the affairs of this world and for the Deen." Only then did Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ®)l.1~ accept the money. (1) Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Aamir ~~~ Refuses to Accept wealth given to him Hadhrat Umar ~~~ gives him a Thousand Dinaars Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ziyaad narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~~ once gave Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Aamir ~~ a thousand Dinaars. Hadhrat Sa'eed ~~ refused the money saying, !II have no need for it. Rather give it to someone else." Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "Take it easy!

Let me first tell you what Rasulullaah ~ said. Thereafter you are at liberty to decide whether you want it or not. When Rasulullaah ~ once gave me something and I said to him what you just said to me, he remarked, 'When someone is given something without him asking for it and without raving for it, then it is a provision from AIlaah that he should not refuse.'" "Did you hear this from Rasulullaah ~?" asked Hadhrat .Sa'eed ~)l.1~. When Hadhrat Umar ~11~ confirmed that he did, Hadhrat Sa'eed ®)l.1~ accepted the money. (2) The Narration of Haakim and Bayhaqi Hadhrat Zaid bin Aslam reports that Hadhrat Umar ~)l.1~ once said to Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Aamir bin Hudhaym ~~ (who was a governor in Shaam), 'Why is 'it that the people of Shaam love you so much?" Hadhrat Sa'eed ffi1.;~ replied, "It is because I am always concerned about their rights and sympathise with them." Hadhrat Umar ~.I1i1~ then gave him ten thousand Dirhams. However, he (1) Bayhaqi (Vo1.6 as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzuf ufnmaaf (VolA Pg.396).

(2) Shaashi and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzuf Ummaaf (Vo1.3 Pg.325). mE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,IJ.1~ (Vol-2) refused it saying, "I have several slaves and horses and have sufficient wealth. I want my services to be a charity towards the Muslims." "Do not refuse this money," said Hadhrat Umar ~~, "because Rasulullaah ~~ once gave me some money less than this amount (of ten thousand) and I also replied as you did. He then said to me, 'When Allaah gives you some wealth without you asking for it and without you having a craving for it, then accept it because it is a provision that Allaah is giving to you.',,(l) ~er,_.narratian from Hadhrat Aslam states that Hadhrat Umar ~u. J@J$i) once said to a man whom the people Shaam dearly loved, "Why do the people of Shaarn like you so much?" He replied, "Because I lead them in Jihaad and sympathile with them." Hadhrat Umar ~u. J@J$i) then offered him ten thousand Dirhams saying, "Use this to assist you in your affairs of this world and in your religious matters." However, he refused saying, "But I have sufficient wealth." The rest of the narration is like the one above. (2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Sa'di ~~~ Refuses to Accept wealth given to him The Incident with Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Sa'di ~@J$i) narr~tes that he once approached Hadhrat Umar ~~ during the period of his Khilaafah.

Hadhrat Umar ~u. J@J$i) said to him, "I have been told that you have done many things for public welfare but whenever you are given some remuneration, you do not like to accept it. Is this true?" When Hadhrat Abdullaah ~U&@J$i) confirmed that it was, Hadhrat Umar ~)1,~ enquired further, "Why do you do this?" He replied, "I have several horses and slaves and sufficient wealth. I want my services to be a charity for the Muslims." Hadhrat Umar ~u. J@J$i) advised him saying, "Do not do this. I also had the same intentions.

Whenever Rasulullaah ~ gave me anything, I would tell him to give it to someone more deserving. When he again gave me something on one occasion, I again told him to give it LO someone more deserving. He then said, 'Take it and then either keep it for yourself or give it away as Sadaqah. Whenever any wealth comes to you without you asking for it or without you craving for it, then make sure that you accept it. However, if you had been craving for it, then do not follow your desire (by accepting it).",(3) ;~In another narration, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Sa'di ~U&@J$i) says, "Hadhrat Umar ..~~ once employed my services and after I had completed the task, he gave me the remuneration. I refused to accept it saying, 'I had done it for the pleasure of Allaah and Allaah will reward me for it.' However, Hadhrat Umar ~u.

J~ insisted, 'Please take it because I had also completed some work during the time of (I) Haakim (You Pg.286). (2) Bayhaqi and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (YoU Pg.325) . . (3) Ahmad, Humaydi, Ibn Abi Shaybah, Daarmi, Muslim and Nasa'ee, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (YoU Pg.325). 277 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2J Rasulullaah ~ and gave Rasulullaah ~ the same reply that you did when he offered me remuneration. Rasulullaah ~ then said to me, 'Whenever I give you something without you asking me, then either keep it for yourself or give it away as Sadaqah.",(l) Hadhrat Hakeem bin Hizaam ~~ Refuses to Accept wealth given to him The Incident with Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Musayyib reports that Rasulullaah ~ gave Hadhrat Hakeem bin Hizaam ~ something after the Battle of Hunayn but because he regarded it to be to little, Rasulullaah ~ gave him some more. Hadhrat Hakeem ~~ then asked, "0 Rasulullaah ~! which of the two amounts is better?" Rasulullaah ~ replied, "The first (that you received without asking). Dear Hakeem bin Hizaam!

This wealth is green and sweet. Whoever takes it with a generous heart (to give others) and to use it in good avenues, he will receive blessings in it. On the other hand, whoever takes it with greed and to use it in evil avenues, he will receive no blessings and will be like a person who keeps eating without being satisfied. The upper (giving) hand is better than the lower (receiving) hand." Hadhrat Hakeem ~ asked, "even though one asks from yourself, 0 Rasulullaah ~?I! "Even from me," replied Rasulullaah~. Hadhrat Hakeem ~,u..~ then swore, "I swear by the Being Who has sent you with the truth that I shall never accept anything from anyone after you." He then never accepted even his allowance (from the Baytul Maal) and anything else he was given until he passed away.

Hadhrat Umar ~~ used to pray, "0 Allaah! I call You to witness that I have called him to accept his share of this wealth but he refuses." Hadhrat Hakeem ~~ said to him, "By Allaah! I shall never accept anything from you or from'anyone else." (2) The Incident with Hadhrat Umar ~~ Hadhrat Hakeem bin Hizaam ~~ narrates that he once asked Rasulullaah ~ for something and Rasulullaah ~ gave it to him. When he again asked, Rasulullaah ~ gave him once more. When he asked for a third time, Rasulullaah ~ again complied. Rasulullaah ~ then said to him, "Dear Hakeem!

This wealth is green and sweet." The narration then reads like the previous narration.. The narration later states that even when Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ used to call Hadhrat Hakeem ~~ to accept his money, he would refuse to accept any part of it. Thereafter, Hadhrat Umar §:!~ used to call him to take his dues and he would refuse Hadhrat Umar ~.~ as well. Hadhrat Umar ~,~ then addressed the people saying, "0 assembly of Muslims! I call you to be witness to the fact that I have offered Hakeem his dues from the spoils that Allaah has distributed but he refuses to accept it." After Rasulullaah ~ (I) Ibn Jareer. as quoted in Kanzu! Ummaa!0101.3 Pg.323}.

(2) Abdur Razzaaq. as quoted in Kanzu! Ummaal0loL2 Pg.322}. THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~!1~ (Vol-2) passed away, Hadhrat Hakeem ~ did not accept anything from anyone until the day he passed away. (1) Another narration from Hadhrat Urwa ®.~ states that Hadhrat Hakeem ®~ did not accept anything from Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ until the Khalifah's death. Thereafter, he also refused to accept anything from Hadhrat Umar ®.IJ.,~ until the demise of the Ameerul Mu'mineen and also from Hadhrat Uthmaan ®IJ.,~ and from Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~~ until the day he passed away. (2) Hadhrat Aamir bin Rabee'ah ~~~ Refuses Land The Incident with another Arab Hadhrat Aslam reports that when an Arab man came to stay with Hadhrat Aamir bin Rabee'ah ®~~, he entertained his guest well and spoke to Rasulullaah ~ about (addressing the need of) the man.

The man later came to Hadhrat Aamir ®\1.1~ (after meeting Rasulullaah ~) and said, "I have asked (and received) from Rasulullaah ~ a valley in Arabia that is the best of all valleys. I now wish to allocate a portion of it for you and for your progeny after you." Hadhrat Aamir ~~ replied, "I have no need for your land because today a Surah has been revealed that makes us oblivious of this world: _ ( ,J ,& ',J"', ,,J,,, ,.1,1 '" '''''''''') (h~"",,\ ~~1 oJ,...) .:J~..;a-o ~ 3 ~J ~L::,. "",l. JJ yy.il '" '" ". ~ ,; ",II' "" Peoples' reckoning (the Day ofQjyaamah) has drawn near, yet (failing to take heed) they are turning away in negligence. {Surah Ambiyaa, verse n(3) Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~~ Refuses to accept Wealth Given to him The Incident with Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~~ and Hadhrat Ka'b ~)1.,~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Saamit the nephew of Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~ says that he once accompanied his uncle (Hadhrat Abu Dharr ®~) to see (Ameerul Mu'mineen) Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~. Hadhrat Abu Dharr ®~~ requested, "Allow me to go to (and live in) Rabdha." Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~ replied, "Go ahead. We shall give instructions for some of the zakaah animals to go to you early in the mornings and in the evenings (so that you may use their milk)." "I have no need for it," said Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~, "because the little flock of Abu Dharr suffices for him." He then stood up and said, "While you people remain (1) Bukhaari and Muslim, as quoted in Targheeb war Tarheeb (Voi.2 Pg.

IOl). Tirmidhi and Nasa'ee have also reported the narration in brief. (2) Haakim (VoU Pg.483). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his HiIya (VoLl Pg.179). mE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH j{@~ (Vol-2) devoted to this world, do leave us to our Rabb and our Deen." The estate of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf !:[I~~ was being distributed at that time when Hadhrat Ka'b (a Jewish Rabbi who accepted Islaam) was with Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~. Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ asked Hadhrat Ka'b, "What is your opinion of a man who had collected all this wealth and used to contribute in Sadaqah, in good causes and did various good works with it?" Hadhrat Ka'b replied, "I anticipate good for him." Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ became angry at this and raised his staff over Hadhrat Ka'b saying, "What do you know, 0 son of a Jewess? On the Day of Qiyaamah the owner of this wealth will wish that scorpions should sting the most delicate part of his heart (rather than having to account for all that wealth)." (1) Mother narration that when a man approached Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~ to offer him some money for his expenses, Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~ said to him, "I already have some goats that I milk, some donkeys for transport, a freed slave to serve me and a shawl that is more than the clothing I require.

I fear that I shall be required to account for anything over and above my needs." (2) The Incident with Hadhrat Habeeb bin Maslamah ~~~ Hadhrat Abu Bakr bin Munkadir narrates that Hadhrat Habeeb bin Maslamah ~~ who was the Ameer of Shaam once sent three hundred Dinaars for Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ with the message, "Use this for your needs." Hadhrat Abu Dharr !:[I~ said (to the messenger), "Take this back. Could he not find someone else who is more deceived about Allaah than we are? All we have (and need) is shade (of a house) in which we can take shelter, a small flock of goats who come to us in the evenings (after grazing for our milk and meat) and a freed slave who serves us for free. Despite this, I still fear owning anything extra." (3) The Incident with Hadhrat Haarith Qprashi Hadhrat Muhammad bin Seereen narrates that Hadhrat Haarith belonged to the Quraysh tribe and lived in Shaam. When the news reached him that Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ was living a life of poverty, he sent three hundred Dinaars to him. (When the money reached him) Hadhrat Abu DharrSll~ remarked, "Could he not find any servant of AlIaah lower in his eyes than myself?

I have heard Rasulullaah ~ say, 'Whoever has forty Dirhams and still asks from the people has begged with importunity (an act which is disliked by Allaah).' Abu Dharr has forty Dirhams, forty goats and two servants." (4) (I) Abu Nu'aym in his Hifya (Vol.! Pg.

(2) Ibn Abi Shaybah. as quoted in Hifya (VoU Pg.163) (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hifya (VoLl Pg.16I). (4) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.331) has commented on the chain of narrators. Abu NU'aym has also reported the narration. THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Abu Raafi ~~~ the Freed Slave of Rasulullaah ~~ Refuses to Accept Wealth Given to him The Incident with Rasulullaah ~ Haphrat Abu Raafi ~1l.1~ the freed slave of RasuluIlaah ~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~ once said to him, "0 Abu Raafi! What will be your condition when you become a poor man?".

He replied, "Should I then not send some money forward (to the Aakhirah by giving Sadaqah since I will have nothing to give when I become poor)?" "Of course," replied Rasulullaah~, "but how much do you have?" Hadhrat Abu Raafi ~~ replied, "I have forty thousand Dirhams and I wish to give them all for the pleasure of Allaah." Rasulullaah ~ advised, "No (do not give it all away). Rather give only some away and keep some for yourself so that you may treat your son well." Hadhrat Abu Raafi ~~ enquired, "Do they (our children) have rights due from us as we have rights due from them?" Rasulullaah ~ replied, "Certainly! The right that a father owes his child is to teach him the Book of Allaah, archery and swimming." A narration of Hadhrat Yazeed adds, "and to leave lawful wealth for him as inheritance." "When will I become a poor man?" asked Hadhrat Abu Raafi ~:,1.~. "After my demise," came the reply. Hadhrat Abu Sulaym says, "I saw Hadhrat Abu Raafi ~ as a poor man sitting and saying, 'Who will be charitable towards an old and blind man? Who will be charitable towards a man whom Rasulullaah ~ had informed that he would becomepoor after Rasulullaah ~'s demise?

Who will be charitable because the highest hand is Allaah's, the middle hand is that of the giver and the lowest hand is that of the beggar? Whoever begs unnecessarily will have an unsightly scar that will be seen on the Day of Qiyaamah. It is not permissible for a person to accept charity when he is wealthy or when he is in perfect health.' I then saw a man give him four Dirhams. when he returned one Dirham, the man said, '0 servant of Allaah! Please do not refuse my charity.' Hadhrat Abu Raafi ~~ explained, 'Rasulullaah ~ had forbidden me from hoarding extra wealth.' I then saw the time afterwards when he became so wealthy that I even saw the collectors of Ushr(1) come to him. He then used to say, 'If only Abu Raafi had died when he was a poor man!' In exchange for their freedom, he would take from his slaves only that amount that he paid for them." (2) Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan ~~~ the son of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~u.,~ Refuses to Accept Wealth Given to him The Incident with Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ®~ Hadhrat Abdul Azeez bin Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ narrates that (1) A tenth of a crop given as zakaah. (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hjfya NoLl Pg.184). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH j@J~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~ once sent a hundred thousand Dirhams to Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Abu Bakr ~~ after he refused to pledge allegiance to Yazeed who was the son of Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~.

Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan ~ refused to accept the money saying, "Should I sell my Deen for my worldly gain?" He then proceeded to Makkah where he passed away. (1) Hadhrat Abdullaah ~Ua1~ the Son of Hadhrat Un1.ar ~~ Refuses to Accept Wealth Given to him An Incident with Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~ Hadhrat Maymoon reports that Hadhrat MU'aawiya ~~ thrust onto Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~~ the responsibility of determining what the intentions of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ were, whether he would resort to a fight or not (if Yazeed were made the Khalifah)? Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~ said to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~.~, "0 Abu Abdur Rahmaan! What prevents you from proclaiming yourself Khalifah so that we may pledge our allegiance to yOU? You are after all a companion of Ras).llullaah ~, the son of an Ameerul Mu'mineen and most deserving of the post of Khilaafah." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ asked, "Does everyone agree to what you are saying?" "0 yes," replied Hadhrat Amr ~, "all except a small band of people." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ then said, "If everyone save three individuals from Hajar supported the idea, I still have no need for the post." Hadhrat Amr ~~ then concluded that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ would not resort to fighting (for the Khilaafah). Hadhrat Amr ~~~ further enquired, 'Would you be interested in pledging allegiance to a person whom almost everyone is willing to accept (as Khalifah) in eXChange for so much of land and wealth that neither you nor your progeny will ever be in need of anything afterwards." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ said, "Shame on you!

Leave me and never set foot here again! Woe to you! My Deen is not based on your .Dinaars and Dirhams. I wish to leave this world with my hands clean (from the wealth of this world)." (2) Another narration from Hadhrat Mayrnoon bin Mahraan states that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ once entered into a contract of Kitaabah(3) with his slave and fixed the instalments of his payment. When the time arrive for the first instalment, the slave came with the payment. When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ asked him how he had earned the money, the slave replied, "I worked for it and also begged from the people." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar'~ said, "Do you wish to feed me with the dirt of people's money?

You are free for the (I) Haakim (Vol.3 Pg.476). Zubayr bin Bakkaar has reported a similar narration, as quoted in lsaabah (Vo1.2 Pg.408), (2) Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.121). (3) A contract whereby a slave may purchase his freedom in exchange for an agreed sum of money. THE liVES OF mE SAHABAH itE'J~~ (Vol-2) pleasure ofAllaah and you may have all the money you have brought." (1) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ja'far ~~~ Refuses to Accept Money Given to him The Incident with a Chief Hadhrat Muhammad bin Seereen narrates that a chief of a rural area of Iraq once requested Hadhrat Abdullaah bin ]a'far ~ to ask (Ameerul Mu'mineen) Hadhrat Ali ~,l1,~ to address a need he had. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin ]a'far ~~~ therefore interceded on his behalf and Hadhrat Ali ~~ acceded to the request. The chief then sent forty thousand Dirhams to the Hadhrat Abdullaah bin ]a'far ~\1.1~ with the message that it was from him.

Hadhrat Abdullaah bin ]a'far ~ returned the money with the message, "We do not sell our good deeds." (2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Arqam ~~ Refuses to Accept Money Given to him The Incident with Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~~ Hadhrat Amr bin Dinaar narrates that Hadhrat Uthmaan ~l1,~ appointed Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Arqam ~. as treasurer of the Baytul Maal. When Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~~ gave him three hundred thousand as remuneration, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Arqam ~ refused to accept the money. The rest of the narration is the same as the narration of Imaam Maalik, which states that when Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~~ gave Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Arqam ~ thirty thousand as remuneration, he refused to take the money saying, "I did it for the pleasure of Allaah." (3) Hadhrat Amr bin Nu'maan bin Muqarrin ~~~ Refuses to Accept Money Given to him The Incident with Mus'Ab bin Zubayr Hadhrat Mu'aawiya bin Qurra reports that he was once staying with Hadhrat Amr bin Nu'maan bin Muqarrin ~~. When Ramadhaan arrived, someone came with a bag of Dirhams saying, "The Ameer Mus'ab bin Zubayr conveys his Salaams and says that his gifts shall reach every Qaari (and you are one of them). please use this money." Hadhrat Amr bin Nu'maan ~ said (to the messenger), "Tell him that we swear by Allaah that we do not recite the Qur'aan with the intention of earning worldly profits." He then sent the money back. (4) (I) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.l Pg.301). (2) Ibn Abi Dunya and Kharaa'iti, as quoted in Isaabah (Vo1.2 Pg.290).

(3) Baghawi, as quoted in Isaabah (VoL2 Pg.274). (4) Ibn Abi Shaybah, as quoted in isaabah (VO\.3 Pg.2Il. THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~)l.7~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Aa'isha tf®u.1~ and Hadhrat Asmaa tf®u.1~ The Two daughters of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~~ Refuse to Accept Money Given to Them The Incident of Hadhrat Asmaa ~~ and her Mother Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ~,~ reports that Qutaylah bint Abdul Uzza bin Abd Sa'd from the Banu Maalik bin Hisl tribe was still a Mushrik when she brought some gifts to her daughter Hadhrat Asmaa ~ the daughter of Hadhrat Abu Bakr $I~~. The gifts included a type of badger (which the Arabs ate), some bread and some butter. However, (because her mother was not a Muslim) Hadhrat Asmaa ~ refused to accept the gifts and even refused to allow her mother into her house. When (her sister) Hadhrat Aa'isha Il®~ asked Rasulullaah ~ about this, Allaah revealed the verse: !\ · ~ G.) : .. •~ • ~'" 'I" ::l.ll .. ~:'17lZ ' 'I :·.ul .'" ilil .P ~1':~~~) '-' ""....) _ .. oJ>""....

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(1) The Incident of Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ and a Poor Lady Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ relates, itA poor lady once carne to me with a gift. I however refused to accept it out of pity for her (beCa1lse she needed it more than I did). Rasulullaah ~ then told me, "Why did y'Ju rather not accept her gift and give her something else in return? I think that you may have been looking down on her. Humble yourself, 0 Aa'isha because Allaah loves the humble ones and detests the, proud ones." (2) Abstention from Asking from People The Incident of Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ~ll.1~ and Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ~ reports, "My family was suffering from extreme poverty when my wife told me to approach Rasulullaah ~ to ask for something, However, as I carne to Rasulullaah ~, the first thing I heard him (I) Ahmad and Bazzaar. Haythami (VoL 7 Pg.l23) has commented on the chain of narrators, (2) Abu Nu'aym in his HjJya (Vo\'4 Pg.204).

TIfE LIVES OF TIfE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) say was, 'Allaah will make that person independent who asks Him for independence and will grant chastity to the one who asks Him for it. We shall however not keep back something that a person asks from us.' I then returned home without asking him. (We then lived with the situation and continued making anetTortfortheDeen,asa result ofwhich) The world later fell at our feet." (1) Another narration states that Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ~~ once spent the morning with a stone tied to his belly to suppress his extreme hunger. It was then either his wife or his slave who told him to approach Rasulullaah ~ and ask him for something because someone else had done so and Rasulullaah ~ complied. Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed ~~~ says, "When I came there, Rasulullaah ~ was addressing the people and I heard him say, 'Allaah will grant chastity to the one who asks Him for it and will make that person independent who asks Him for independence. As for the one who asks from us, we shall either give him something or (if we have nothing) we shall sympathise with him.

Nevertheless, we prefer those who do not depend on us over those who ask from us.' I then returned without asking for anything. Allaah then continued providing for us until a time came when the Ansaar knew none more wealthy than us." (2) The incident of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~~ and Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ says, "Rasulullaah ~ once promised me (some money). When the Banu Qurayzah were conquered, 1 approached him to fulfil the promise. However, I then overheard him say, "Allaah will make that person independent who asks Him for independence and will grant contentment to the one who is content.' I then said to myself, 'In that case, I shall not ask from Rasulullaah fi.',,(3) The incident of Hadhrat Thowbaan ~~ Hadhrat Thowbaan ~~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ once said, ''Whoever guarantees me that he will not ask people for anything, I shall guarantee Jannah for him." Hadhrat Thowbaan ~ responded by saying that he would be the person. Thereafter, (true to his word) he did not ask anyone for anything. (4) The narration of Ibn Maajah states that Rasulullaah ~ instructed Hadhrat Thowbaan ~ not to ask from anyone.

Consequently, even when Hadhrat Thowbaan ~)1.';~'s whip fell as he rode his animal, he would not tell anyone (on the ground) to hand it to him. He would rather dismount and pick it up himself. In the chapter concerning how the Sahabah ~ pledged their allegiance to the injunctions of Islaam(5), a narration of l-Iadhrat Abu Umaamah ~~ appears about how Hadhrat Thowbaan ~ piedged that he would not ask anyone for (1) Ibn Jareer. (2) Ibn Jareer, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaai (Voi.3 Pg,322), (3) Targheeb wal Tarheeb (Vo\.2 Pg, 104). Ibn Ma'een has commented on the chain of narrators. (4) Ahmad, Nasa'ee, Ibn Maaiahand Abu Dawood, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (voL2 Pg.

I01), (5) See the heading "Pledging Allegiance to the Injunctions of Islaam" and the subheading "Hadhrat Thowbaan ®,~ pledges that he would not ask Anyone for Anything" THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH .~~ (Vol-2J anything. Hadhrat Abu Umaamah ~)1~ says that he saW Hadhrat Thowbaan ~ riding amongst a large crowd in Makkah and even when his whip sometimes fell on someone's shoulders and the person would attempt to give it back to him, he would not allowitandwoulddismount the animal to pick it up himself. (1) The incident of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~~ Hadhrat Ibn Abi Mulaykah reports that when the rein of his camel would . sometimes fall from the hands of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~, he would hit the front legs of the camel to make it sit down'and then pick up the rein. People would say, ''Why do you rather not tell us to get it for you?" He would then tell them, "Verily my beloved friend ~ instructed me never to ask people for anything." (2) Fear for Worldly Prosperity The Fear of Rasulullaah _ The Narration of Hadhrat Uqba bin Aamir ~~~ Hadhrat Uqba bin Aamir ~ reports that eight years after they had been martyred, RasuluIlaah ~ again performed the Janaazah salaah for the martyrs of uhud. Rasulullaah ~ seemed to be bidding farewell to all those alive and all those deceased. Thereafter, he mounted the pulpit and said, "I shall be going ahead before you (to the Aakhirah) and shall be your witness.

Our promised rendezvous shall be the fountain of Kowthar and I can actually see it as' I stand here (because Allaah has allowed me to see it from here). I have no fear that you would revert to Shirk but I fear that you would vie with each other in acquiring the things of this world." Hadhrat Uqba ~~ says that this was the last time that he ever saw RasuluIlaah ~.(3) Another narration from Hadhrat Uqba bin Aamir ~Uo1~' states that Rasulullaah ~ once came out of his home and performed the Janaazah salaah for the martyrs of Uhud. The rest of the~~tjon continues until the point where Rasulullaah ~ said, "By Allaah! l:i~ looking at my fountain right now and I have been handed the keys to the freasures of the earth (because of which the Muslims later conquered lands far and wide). I swear by Allaah that it is not your reverting to Shirk after my demise that worries me but I fear that you would start vying with each other in acquiring the things of this world.,,(4)· The Statement of Rasulullaah ~~ when Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~)J.7~ brought the Wealth from Balrrain Hadhrat Amr bin Al Auf Ansaari ~~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~~ sent (1) Tabraani in his Kabeer as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (VoU Pg.lOO). Ahmad, Nas~'~.and others have narrated the incident from Hadhrat Thowtiaan ~ in brief. '~.

' (2) Ahmad, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VO/.3 Pg.321). '" (3) Bukhaari (Pg.578). (4) Bukhaari in his Riqaaq. mE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Abu ubaydah bin Jarraah ~v~ to collect the Jizya from Bahrain. When he returned and the Ansaar heard about his arrival, they all presented themselves to perform the Fajr salaah behind Rasulullaah ~. After performing the salaah, Rasulullaah ~~ started walking away when they all came before him. When he saw them, Rasulullaah ~ smiled and said, "I assume that you all heard about Abu Ubaydah returning from Bahrain with something?" "We certainly did, 0 RasululIaah ~," they replied.

Rasulullaah ~ then said to them, "I have good news for you and you may also hope for some joy (because you will all receive a portion of the wealth and much more in future). By Allaah! It is not poverty that I fear for you. On the contrary, I fear that the world would be spread out before you as it was spread out to the people before you, after which you would compete with each other in acquiring it just as they competed. It would then eventually destroy you as it destroyed them." (1) The Narration of Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~llJ~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ narrates that while Rasulullaah ~ was sitting, an uncultured Bedouin stood up and said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! The drought has consumed us!" Rasulullaah ~ responded by saying, "It is not that which I fear for you.

I fear the time when worldly wealth will be poured on to you. Alas! If only my Ummah would not wear gold!" (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ~.~~ reports that they were sitting around Rasulullaah ~ when he was on the pulpit. He said to them, "Amongst the things that 1 fear for you is the splendour and wealth of the world that Allaah will open up to you." (3) The Narration of Hadhrat SaId bin Abi Waqqaas ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas ~~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~ said, "More than you being tested with difficulties, I fear more that you will be tested with prosperity. When you were tested with difficulties, you have exercised patience but the world is extremely sweet and full of flourish (it cannot be said whether you would be able to resist its temptation)." (4) The Narration of Hadhrat Auf bin Maalik ~llJ~ in this Regard Hadhrat Auf bin Maalik ~~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ once stood up (I) Bukhaari and Muslim, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.5 Pg.141). (2) Ahmad and Bazzaar, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.5 Pg.144).

(3) Bukhaari and Muslim, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.5 Pg.144). (4) Abu Va'la and Bazzaar, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb(Vol.5 Pg.145). THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~)1.1~ (Vol-2J amongst the Sahabah ~~~ and said, "It is poverty and hard-living that you fear or are you concerned about the vyorld? Allaah shall certainly grant you conquests over Rome and Persia and worldly wealth will be rained down on you. It will then be nothing but this which will divert you from the straight path." (I) The Fear of Hadhrat Umar ~:&~ and his Weeping Over Worldly Prosperity The Narration of Hadhrat Miswar bin Makhrama ~~~ about the Booty Won at Qaadisiyyah Hadhrat Miswar bin Makhrama ~ narrates that when some of the booty won at the Battle of Qaadisiyyah was brought to Hadhrat Umar ~, he was inspecting it when he began to weep. Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ who was with him at the time said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen!

This is a day of joy and happiness {because we won the battle. Why are you weeping?)." Hadhrat Umar ~~~ replied, f'It certainly is but whenever a nation is given such wealth, they get enmity and hatred alongwith it." (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Ibraheem bin Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~~ Hadhrat Ibraheem bin Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ narrates that when the treasures of the Kisra (Persian Emperor) were brought to Hadhrat Umar ~_, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Arqam Zuhri ~)J.,"@% asked, "Shall we deposit this in the Baytul Maal?" "NO," replied Hadhrat Umar ~~, "we shall not deposit it in the Baytul Maal until we have distributed it." Hadhrat Umar ~_ then started to weep. Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ asked, "What makes you weep, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen? Today is a day of gratitude and joy." Hadhrat Umar ~~~ replied, "Whenever AUaah gives this to a nation, he casts enmity and hatred between them." (3) The Narration of Hadhrat Hasan Basri About the Crown of the Kisra Hadhrat Hasan reports that when the crown of the Kisra was brought before Hadhrat Umar ~~/ he placed it before him (together with other crown jewels). Amongst the people was Hadhrat Suraaqa bin Maalik bin ]U'shum ~~. Hadhrat Umar ~ threw to him the two bracelets of Kisra bin Hurmuz and when he put them on, they reached up to his shoulders.

Seeing the bracelets on Hadhrat Suraaqa ~'s arms, Hadhrat Umar ~~ exclaimed, (I) Tabraani. There is some commentary on the chain of narrators, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb0lol.5 Pg.142). (2) Bayhaqi 0101.6 Pg.358). Kharaa'iti has reported a similar narration, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ 010\.2 Pg.321). (3) Bayhaqi 0101.6 Pg.358). Ibn Mubaarak, Abdur Razzaaq and Ibn Abi shaybah have reported a similar narration, as quoted in KanzuJ Ummaal0lol.2 ·Pg.32I).

Ahmad in his Zuhd and Ibn Asaakir have also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal0lol.2 Pg.146). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) "All praise is for Allaah! The bracelets of Kisra bin Hurmuz on the arms of suraaqa bin Maalik bin Ju'shum a Bedouin from the Banu Mudlaj tribe! 0 Allaah! I know that Your Rasool ~ liked getting wealth only to spend it in Your path and on Your servants. However, You chose a better way and kept it away from him. 0 Allaah! I know that Abu Bah ~~ also liked getting wealth only to spend it in Your path and on Your servants.

However, You chose a better way and kept it away from him as well. (Now this wealth has come during my term as Khalifah) 0 Allaahl I seek Your protection that this should be a trap from You for Vmar." He then recited th~ following verse: >".1> * ~I ,> ~I .P W () ~ > ." y~ ~ .v n:w CI ~ ,.P" >1) ~ ..:J _ ~.-"""t" YJ ¥ "~J ...... I' ~ o~ ;I' ", L, v~... · '-J"'" .., - dJ~"'.P.P>"~ (0,\ ,00 i.::. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~.\1.1~ (Vol-12J (shoulder blades were used as paper in those days). He said, 'Looking through all the people of Madinah, I found that the two of you had the biggest families. Therefore, take this money and distribute it.

You should then bring back what is left over. While Uthmaan ~ took as much as he could, I knelt down and said, 'Will you give us more if it is less?' He replied, 'You are a chip off the old block (just like your father)! Was all of this not with Allaah when Muhammad ~ and his companions were eating scraps of leather?' I replied, 'Most certainlyT It was all with Allaah while Muhammad ~ was alive. However, if these conquests took place at his hands, he would not have done as you are doing.' Umar ~~ became angry at this and asked, 'What then would he have done?' 'He would have eaten from it and fed us as well,' I replied. Umar ~~ then started weeping loudly until his ribs heaved. He said, 'I wish that I could escape from this Khilaafah with a clean sheet, nothing in my favour and nothing against,lII(I ) Another narration from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ states, "Umar ~~ once called for me and when I went to him, I found a leather tablecloth in . front of him on which there was gold spread out.

He said, 'Come and distribute this amongst your people. Allaah knows best why he kept this away from His Nabi ~ and from Abu Bakr ~ and it has come to me. Is it good that I have been given or evil?' He then burst out crying as he said, 'Not at all! I swear by the Being Who controls my life! It was not for any evil reason that Allaab kept it away from His Nabi Rasool ~ and from Abu Bakr ~)l.1~ and then gave it to me for some good reason (it is evident that it is a test for me)." (2) The Incident with Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan binAuf~~ Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~.~ once sent for him. However, when he reached the door, he heard Hadhrat Umar ~~ crying loudly.

He said, "Innaa Lillaahi wa Innaa Uayhi Raaji'oon! A calamity must have struck Ameerul Mu'mineen!" He then entered the room and held Hadhrat Umar ~~'s shoulders saying, "No need to grieve. No need to grieve." Hadhrat Umar ~~ remarked,. "There is every ne~d to grieve." He then took Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ by the hand and led him through the door. There lay several bags stacked one upon the other. Hadhrat Umar ~)1.1~ said, "The family of Khattaab now has no value in the sight of Allaah.

If Allaah willed, He could have given this to my two predecessors (Rasulullaah ~~ and Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~.l1.1~) and I could have followed the practice they would have set in this regard." Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ consoled Hadhrat Umar ~~ by saying, "Sit down with us (the senior Sahabah ~~) and we shall discuss the matter." They then determined that Rasulullaah ~'s (1) Humaydi, Ibn Sa'd (VoU Pg.207). Bazzaar, Sa'eed bin Mansoor, Bayhaqi (VoL6 Pg.358) and others, as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/ (VoL2 Pg.320J. Bazzaar's chain of narrators is reliable according to Haythami (Vol.lO Pg.242). (2) Abu Ubayd, Ibn Sa'd (Vol.3 Pg.218), Ibn Rahway, Shaashi and Hasan. as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/ (VoL2 Pg.317). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J wives should receive four thousand each while everyone else received two thousand each. Eventually, all the money was distributed.

(I) The Fear of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~Uu~ and his Weeping Over Worldly Prosperity He Weeps While Eating Hadhrat Ibraheem reports that some food was once served to Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~,\Z~ after he had fasted. He said, "Mus'ab bin Umayr ~~ who was a better person than I was martyred and shrouded in a sheet (so small) that would leave his legs exposed when his head was covered, and his head exposed when his feet were covered. Hamza ~~ who was also a better person than 1, was also martyred. Thereafter, worldly wealth was spread out before us and we fear that our good deeds may have been rewarded in advance (in this world rather than in the Aakhirah)." He then started weeping so much that he even left his food. (2) Another Incident About him Hadhrat Naufal bin Ayaadh Hudhali says, "Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ was our companion and an excellent one indeed. He took us home one day and when he entered he first took a bath before sitting down with us.

A platter with bread and meat was then served to us. When the platter was put down, Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~,\Z~ started to weep, What makes you weep, 0 Abu Muhammad?' we asked. He replied, 'Rasulullaah ~ passed away without him or his family filling their bellies with even barley bread. I do not think that what we have been kept back to enjoy is better than what they had." (3) He Asks Hadhrat Ummu Salamah ~~~ About Worldly Prosperity and her Reply Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~~ once went to Hadhrat Ummu Salamah ~~ and asked, "Dear mother! I fear that my wealth will destroy me because I am the wealthiest of the Quraysh." She advised him saying, "Dear son! Then spend (in charity) because I have heard Rasulullaah ~ say, Verily there are some of my companions who will never see me after I part from them.'" Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ then left and happened to meet Hadhrat Umar ~.

When he informed Hadhrat Umar ~~ about what Hadhrat Ummu Salamah ~ had told him, Hadhrat Umar ~,u.1~ went to her and asked, "I ask you in the name of Allaah to tell me whether I am amongst them." She replied, ''You are not. I shall henceforth not fulfil the request of anyone else (who (1) Abu Ubaya and Adani, as quoted in KanzuJ ummaa/(VoI.2 Pg.218). (2) Bukhaari (Pg.579). Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration in his Hi/ya (VoL I Pg. IOO) (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hi/ya (VoLl Pg.99). Tirmidhi and Siraaj have reported a similar narration, as quoted in /saabah (VoL2 PgAI 7). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) takes Allaah's name and asks me to inform them if they are amongst those companions or not).,,(1) The Fear of Hadhrat Khabbaab bin Arat ~~~ and his Weeping Over Worldly Prosperity The Incident when some Sahabah I@~ Visited him Hadhrat Yahya. bin Ja'dah reports that some Sahabah ~ once visited Hadhrat Khabbaab ~ during his illness.

They said, "Good news for you, 0 Abu Abdullaah! You shall meet Muhammad ~ at the pond." He then pointed to the top and bottom storeys of his house and said, "How is that possible with all this when Rasulullaah ~ said, 'All that one of you requires are the provisions of a traveller'?" (2) The Incident when he Passed Away Hadhrat Taariq bin Shihaab reports that a group of Sahabah ~ once visited Hadhrat Khabbaab ~~ during his illness and said, "Good news for you, 0 Abu Abdullaah! You shall be meeting your brothers tomorrow." Hadhrat Khabbaab ~ then started weeping saying, ('Remember that I am not afraid (of death). However, (l am crying because) you have reminded me of a group of people and called them my brothers whereas they have passed on with all their rewards intact (all reserved for the Aakhirah without receiving any part of it in this world). What I fear is that we may have already been given the rewards for the deeds you have mentioned (in this world) since we have lived on after them (and received much wealth)." (3) Hadhrat Haaritha bin Mudarrib reports that when they visited Hadhrat Khabbaab ~, he had already taken seven brandings with a hot iron on his stomach (as treatment for his illness). He said, "Had Rasulullaah ~ not stated that no person should ever wish for death, I wOUld have certainly wished for it now." Someone said to him, "(Why worry about your future?) Rather call to mind your companionship with Rasulullaah ~ and that you will soon be going to him." Hadhrat Khabbaab .~ responded by saying, "I fear that what I have with me, may prevent me from meeting with him.

I have forty thousand Dirhams here in my house." (4) Another similar narration adds that Hadhrat Khabbaab ~.iJ.,~ said, "I saw a time when I was with Rasulullaah ~ without a single Dirham to my name. I now have beside my room forty thousand Dirhams." When his burial shroud was brought and he saw it, he wept as he said, "On the other hand, no shroud could be found for Hamza ~ beSides a striped sheet (so small) that when his head was covered, his feet would be uncovered and when his feet were covered, his (I) Bazzaar, reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo\.9 Pg.72). (2) Abu Ya'la and Tabraani, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vol.5 Pg.184). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his HiIya (Vol.l Pg.145) and Ibn Sa'd (Vol.3 Pg.118). (4) Abu Nu'aym in his HiIya (Vol. I Pg.144).

TIlE LWES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~.~ (Vol-2) head would be uncovered. Eventually, his head was covered and his feet covered with Idhkhirgrass." (1) Hadhrat Abu waa'il shaqeeq bin Salamah says that when they visited Hadhrat Khabbaab bin Arat ~ during his final illness, he said, "There is eighty thousand Dirhams in that box. By Allaah1 Neither have I ever tied it up or refused it to any beggar (I never intended hoarding it, but it was too much to spend)." He then started weeping. When the others asked him what made him weep, he replied, "I am crying because my companions have passed on without the world decreasing any of their rewards (because they passed away as poor people). On the other hand, we have lived on after them (and received plenty wealth) to the extent that we found no place for the wealth except in sand (in buildings)." (2) A narration ofHadhratAbu Usaama states th~t Hadhrat Khabbaab ~11~ expressed the wish that the world should have been something like dung. Yet another narration from Hadhrat Qais reports that Hadhrat Khabbaab ~~ said, "A group of people have passed on before us who did not receive any worldly wealth.

However, we lived on after them and received so much wealth that we could find nothing to spent it on besides on sand (buildings). A Muslim can be rewarded for everything he spends on except for that which he spends on sand (unnecessary building)." (3) The Narration of Bukhaari about the Fear of .Hadhrat Khabbaab ~!&~ Bukhaari reports that Hadhrat Khabbaab ~ said, "We migrated with Rasulullaah ~ with no motives beSides attaining the pleasure of Allaah. Our rewards are therefore forthcoming from Allaah. From us there were those who passed on without enjoying any part of their rewards (in this world). Amongst them was Mus'ab bin Umayr ~ who was martyred during the Battle of uhud. All that he left behind was a sheet (so small) that would leave his legs exposed when we covered h!s head, and his head exposed when we covered his feet.

Rasulullaah ~ then instructed us to cover his head to cover his feet with Idhkhir grass. Then there are those of us whose fruits have ripened and they . are busy picking it (they are enjoying the rewards of their deeds already in this world)." (4) . The Fear of Hadhrat Salmaan Faarsi ~~~ and his Weeping Over Worldly Prosperity An Incident with a Man from the Banu Abs Tribe A man from the Banu Abs tribe says, ttl was once in the company of Hadhrat (I) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.145).lbn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.1l7) has also reported a similar narration. (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hi/ya (VoL I Pg.145). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hj/ya (VoL I Pg.146). (4) Bukhaari.

Ibn Sa'd (VoL3 Pg.85) and Ibn Abi Shaybah have reported a similar narration, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (Vol. 7 Pg.86). THE liVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) Salmaan Faarsi ~~ when he spoke about the treasures of Kisra (the Persian Emperor) that Allaah caused to fall to the hands of the Muslims. He then said, 'That Allaah Who gave all of this to you, Who gave you these victories and blessed you with what you have has kept it all away when Muhammad ~ was alive. (In those times) The Sahabah ~ would start the mornings without a single Dinaar, Dirham or even a Mudd of grain. Thereafter, 0 brother of the Banu Abs, we have this situation (we have now in which we have plenty of wealth).' We were later passing by some silos where grain was being separated from the chaff. Hadhrat Salmaan ~~ then repeated, 'That Allaah Who gave all of this to you, Who gave you these victories and blessed you with what you have has kept it all away when Muhammad ~ was alive.

(In those times) The Sahabah ~ would start the mornings without a single Dinaar, Dirham or even a Mudd of grain. Thereafter, 0 brother of the Banu Abs, we have this situation'." (1) A man from the Banu Abs tribe says, "I was once travelling with Hadhrat Salmaan ~~ along the banks of the Tigris River when he said to me, '0 brother from the Banu Abs tribe! Dismount and drink.' After I had drunk, he asked, 'How much of the river has your drinking decreased from the Tigris?' 'It decreased practically nothing,' I responded. He then commented, 'That is knowledge. People take from it and decrease none of it.' He then told me to mount the animal again and as we passed by some wheat and barley silos, he said, ! All of this has been opened up to us and kept back from Rasulullaah ~ and his companions.

Do you think that this is for our benefit or not?' 'I do not know?' I replied. 'Well I know the answer,' he continued, 'it is bad for us and good for them. Until the day he met Allaah, Rasulullaah ~ never filled his belly for three consecutive days.m(2) Hadhrat Said bin Abi Waqqaas ~,~~ visits Hadhrat Salmaan ~~~ Abu Sutyaan reports from his teachers that Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi waqqaas ~~ visited Hadhrat Salmaan ~ during his final illness. When Hadhrat Salmaan ~ started to weep, Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas ~~ asked, "What makes you cry? You are off to meet your companions and shall join Rasulullaah ~ at the pond. Rasulullaah ~ was pleased with you when he passed away." Hadhrat Salmaan ~~ replied, "I am neither crying for fear of death nor for greed of this world.

However, RasululIaah ~ once emphatically told uS,'Your means of living in this world should be only as much as the provisions a traveller takes on a journey.' Yet look at all these black snakes around me (these worldly possessions)." The narrator says that all that he possessed were a jug for water, a utensil for washing clothes and similar such household necessities. Hadhrat Sa'd ~~ then said to him, "Give us some advices that we could hold on to after your demise." Hadhrat Salmaan ~~@% said, "Remember your Rabb (1) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.! Pg.!99). (2) Tabraani. Haythami (Vol. IO Pg.324) has commented on the chain of narrators. mE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~)1~ (Vol-2J whenever you intend doing something" at the time of passing judgement and whenever you are distributing." (I) A narration of Haakim states that all Hadhrat Salmaan ~~ possessed at the time was a dish for washing clothes, a plate and a jug.

Hadhrat Anas ~~ narrates that when Hadhrat Salmaan ~~ fell ill, Hadhrat Sa'd ~~ visited him. When he saw Hadhrat Salmaan ~~ weeping, Hadhrat Sa'd ~ asked, "What makes you cry, dear brother? Did you not spend time in the company of Rasulullaah ~?" .Hadhrat Sa'd ~~ then continues to enumerate various accomplishments of Hadhrat Salmaan ~~ (to give him encouragement). Hadhrat Salmaan ~ replied, "I am not crying for anyone of two things. I am not crying for greed of this world nor for dislike of the Aakhirah. I am crying because Rasulullaah ~ gave me explicit instructions that I have transgressed." "What did he instruct you with?" asked Hadhrat Sa'd ~.~.

Hadhrat Salmaan ~~ said, "The instructions of Rasulullaah ~ were that only the provisions of a traveller is sufficient for us. I think that I have certainly transgressed the instruction. As for you, 0 Sa'd. My advice is that you feat Allaah when you pass judgement, when you distribute and when you make any intentions." A narrator called Thaabit says that he received the news that the estate that Hadhrat Salmaan ~ left amounted to only twenty odd Dirhams and a little money for expenses. (2) Why Hadhrat Salmaan ~~~ was Concerned at the Time of Death Hadhrat Aamir bin Abdullaah narrates that when Hadhrat salmaan "al Khayr,,(3) ~~ was on his deathbed, the people noticed that he was somewhat uneasy. They asked" 0 Abu Abdullaah!

What makes you so restless when you were amongst the earliest Muslims and when you accompanied Rasulullaah ~ in great battles and coveted conquests?" Hadhrat Salmaan ~ replied, "What concerns me is that when he was parting from us, my beloved friend ~ explicitly instructed that the mere provisions of a traveller should suffice for us. This is what makes me so uneasy." When all the possessions were evaluated, it amounted to only fifteen Dirhams. (4) Although other narrations(S) state that Hadhrat Salmaan ~'s estate amounted to fifteen Dinaars, others are unanimous that they totalled less than twenty Dirhams (not Dinaars). In fact, a narration from Hadhrat Ali bin Badheemah(6) states that after all his assets were (1) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoU Pg. J9S), as quoted in Targheeb waC Tarheeb (Vol. S Pg.

I27). Ibn sa'd (VolA Pg.6S). Ibnul A'raabi has reported a similar narration in brief, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo\.2 Pg.147). (2) Ibn Maajah, as quoted in Targheeb waC Tarheeb (Vol. S Pg.

(3) His title that Rasulullaah IR gave to him. (4) Ibn Hibbaan, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeh (VoLS Pg.184). (S) Ibn Asaakir and Ibn Hibbaan as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo!.7 Pg.4S). Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoU Pg.197) has also reported the narration. (6) Tabraani, as quoted in Targheeb waC Tarheeb (VoLS Pg.186). THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J sold, they fetched a price of only fourteen Dirhams.

The Fear of HadhratAbu Haashim bin Utba bin Rabee'Ah Qurashi ~~~ The Incident with Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~~~ at the time of death Hadhrat Abu Waa'il narrates that Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~~ came to visit Hadhrat Abu Haashim bin Utba ~,~~ when he fell ill. Finding him in tears, Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~~ asked, 'What makes you weep dear uncle? Are you suffering with pain or are you grieving over leaving this world?" "Not at all," he replied, "I am crying because Rasulullaah ~ had given us explicit advice that we failed to adhere to." "What was that advice?" enquired Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~. Hadhrat Abu Haashim ~~ replied, "I heard Rasulullaah ~ say, 'It is sufficient only to possess a servant and a conveyance to use in the path of Allaah.' Today I find that I have accumulated plenty of wealth." A narration of Razeen states that after the demise of Hadhrat Abu Haashim bin utba ~!J.,~, all his assets were evaluated thirty Dirhams. This even included a dish that he used for kneading dough and for eating. (l) Fear of Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jaraah ~~ and his Weeping Over Worldly Prosperity Hadhrat Abu Hasanah Muslim bin Akyas the freed slave of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Aamir reports that when someone once went to Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin ]araah ~~, he found him weeping.

"What make;; you weep, 0 Abu Ubaydah?" he asked. Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~ replied, "I am weeping because Rasulullaah ~ once made mention of the conquests and spoils of war that Allaah would grant the Muslims. He also made mention of (conquering) Shaam and then said, '0 Abu Ubaydah! If your life is prolonged {to see the times of these conquests}, three servants will be enough for you; one servant to serve you, one to travel with you and another for your family to serve them. At that time, three animals will be enough for you; one to ride, one to transport your goods and another for your servant.' Now I see that my house is full of servants and that my stables are full of animals and horses. How will I meet Rasulullaah ~ after this?

Rasulullaah ~ also said to us, 'The most beloved and closest of you to me is the one who meets me in the condition that he left me.'"(2) (1) Tirmidhi, Nasa'ee. Ibn Maajah and Ibn Hibbaan, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vot5 Pg.184). Baghawi and Ibnus Sakan have reported a similar narration, as quoted in Isaabah (VolA Pg.20l). Haakim has also reported the narration, as quoted in KanzuJ Ummaal (VoL2 Pg.l49). (2) Ahmad. Haythami (Vo1.10 Pg.253) has commented on the chain of narrators.

Ibn Asaakir has reported a similar narration, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.5 Pg.73). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) The Abstinence of Rasulullaah ~~ and the Sah.abah ~~~ and How they Left the World Without Bothering About it The Abstinence of Rasulullaah ~ The Narration of Hadhrat Umar ~ll.1~ About the Imprint of a Mat on Rasulullaah ~'s Side Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~~ reports that Hadhrat Vmar ~,li.1~ once told him about the time when he visited Rasulullaah ~. Rasulullaah ~ was lying on a straw mat and when Hadhrat Vmar ~~ satdown he noticed that Rasulullaah ~ because was not wearing an upper garment, the mat had made imprints on his side. Hadhrat Vmar ~,~ was also startled to see that all the room contained was a handful of barley close to a Saa in weight, some acacia leaves in one corner (used for dying cloth) and a piece of leather hanging. When tears started flowing from Hadhrat Vmar ~'s eyes, Rasulullaah ~ asked, 'What makes you weep, 0 son of Khattaab?" Hadhrat Vmar ~~ replied, "0 Nabi of Allaah ~! Why should I not weep when the mat has left an imprint on your side and what I see here is the sum total of all your belongings? You are the Nabi of Allaah and His chosen servant and this is all you have whereas the Emperors of Rome and Persia have all types of fruits and rivers (and other luxuries)!" Rasulullaah ~ consoled him saying, "0 son of Khattaab!

Are you not satisfied that they should have the world while we have the Aakhirah?" (l) Another narration from Hadhrat Vmar ~ states, "1 once sought permission to see Rasulullaah ~. When I entered an upper storey room he was occupying, Rasulullaah ~ was lying on a coarse cloth with part of his body in the sand. His pillow was filled with the bark of a date palm, hanging over his head was a piece of leather and in a corner of the room lay some acacia leaves. After greeting Rasulullaah ~ and Sitting down, I as.\ 29B THE LIVES OPTHE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) chillies on it. She then served it to them saying, "This is what Rasulullaah ~ liked.,,(l) The Narration of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ About the Abstinence of Rasulullaah ~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ reports that they once accompanied Rasulullaah ~ into an Ansaari's orchard. Rasulullaah ~ picked up some dates from the ground and ate them.

''What is the matter, 0 son of Umar? Why are you not eating?" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ replied, "I do not feel like eating." ''Well, I certainly do," said Rasulullaah ~, "because it is now four day since I have had anything to eat. If I wished, I could have prayed to my Rabb to give what the Emperors of Rome and Persia have. 0 son of Umar! What will be your condition when you live on to be with people who will store a year's provisions and (people's) trust in Allaah will be weak." Hadhrat AbduJlaah bin Umar ®~ says, "By Allaah! We were still standing there when Allaah revealed the verse: "0;~ 1;31 ~ 0 ',il~? ~~I~ ~j~ili J til]) ~ ~ ~ .:; .:;lSj\c '- , . " /" ;I" tP v ... \wI~ F (i. ~T..:.J~ 0).,...,) How many are the animals who do not (even) carry their own provision (as you do)?

(Despite this,) Allaah (still) sustains them and you (people) as welL He is the All Hearing (hears aJJ your du'aas), the All Knowing (knowsyour needs and wjJl [uIO] them). {Surah Ankaboot, verse 60} Rasulullaah ~ then said, "Allaah has neither commanded me to amass worldly possessions nor to follow my desires. Whoever amasses worldly wealth with the intention of using it in the remaining portion of his life should remember that life is in Allaah's hands. Take note that I do not amass Dinaars or Dirhams and I do not store provisions for tomorrow.' (2) 'The Narration of Ummul Mu'mineen Hadhrat Aa'isha~~ tIadhrat Aa'isha ~ narrates that when a cup containing milk and honey was given to Rasulullaah ~, he commented, "A combination of two drinks as well two meals in one cup. I have no need for such a thing, Take note that I do not say that this is Haraam but on the Day of Qiyaamah I do not like my Rabb to question me about the extravagance of tl~is world. I humble myself before Allaah. Whoever humbles himself for Allaah, Allaah will elevate him and whoever behaves arrogantly, Allaah will lower him.

Allaah will grant independence to the one who spends thriftily and Allaah will love the one who remembers death." (3) (I) Tabraani. Haythami (VoLlO Pg.325) has commented on the chain of narrators. However, Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.5 Pg. I59) states that Tabraani's chain of narrators is sound. (2) Ibn Hibbaan. as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.5 Pg.149). Ibn Abu Haatim. as quoted in the Ta/Seerof Ibn Katheer (VoJ.3 Pg.420).

(3) Tabraani in his Awsat. as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.5 Pg.l58l. Haythami (Vol.lO Pg.325) has commented on the chain of narrators. mE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) The Abstinence of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~~ The Narration of Hadhrat Zaid bin Arqam ~~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Zaid bin Arqam ~~~ narrates, 'We were once with Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ when he asked for something to drink. When some water mixed with honey was brought and put in his hand, he started to cry and sobbed a lot. He wept so much that we thought that something was seriously wrong with him. However, we did not ask him anything. When he stopped crying, we asked, '0 Khalifah of Rasulullaah ~!

What made you weep so much?' He replied, 'I was once with Rasulullaah ~ when I saw him repel something from himself which I could not see. I asked, '0 Rasulullaah ~! What was it I saw you repel from yourself when I could see nothing?' He replied, 'The world leapt towards me and 1 (repelled it as I) said, 'Get away from mel' It then said, 'I know that you will never take me.' It was this that made it difficult for me (to drink the honey water). 1 feared that I may oppose the way of Rasulullaah ~ and that the world would get hold of me." (1) In another narration, Hadhrat Zaid bin Arqam ®.~ reports that when Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ once asked for a drink, he was given a cup with honey mixed in water. As he took it to his mouth, he started weeping and this made everyone around him cry as welL When he stopped crying, the people around him were still in tears. The same thing happened a second time and this time he cried so much that the people could not even ask him anything. When he eventually wiped his face and stopped crying, the people asked him the reason for his crying.

The rest of the narration is similar to the one above except that he also said, "It (the world) then said (to Rasulullaah ~). 'Remember! I swear by Allaah that although you have slipped through my grasp, those after you will be unable to do so." (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Aa'isha tr®~ stating that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ left Nothing Behind Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ says, "Abu Bakr ®,~ passed away without leaving behind a Dinaar or a Dirham. Just before his demise, he took all his money and deposited it in the Baytul Maal." Another narration from Hadhrat Urwa .~~ states that when he was made Khalifah, Madhrat Abu Bakr ~,~ deposited every Dinaar and Dirham he possessed into the Baytul MaaL He said, "I used to trade and seek my livelihood with this money. Now that I am the Khalifah, public affairs have preoccupied me from trade and earning a livelihood." (3) (1) Bazzaar. Haythami (Voi.lO Pg.254) has commented on the chain of narrators but Ibnul Mundhir (Targheeb wat TarheebVoi.5 Pg.168) says that the chain is sound and that Ibn Abi Dunya has also reported the narration.

(2) Abu Nu'aym in his HHya (Vol. I Pg.30). Haakim and Bayhaqi have also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VolA Pg.37). (3) Ahmad in his Zuhd. as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VoU Pg.

TIlE LIVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J The Incident Between him and Hadhrat Umar ~~ Hadhrat Ataa bin Saa'ib narrates that the morning after Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ was appointed Khalifah, he had some shawls over his arm and was proceeding to the marketplace (to do business as usual). "Where are you off to?" asked Hadhrat Umar ~~. "I am off to the marketplace," replied Hadhrat Abu Bakr~. Hadhrat Umar ~.~ enquired further, "What will you be doing there now that you have been put in charge of the Muslims?" "How will I then feed my family?" asked Hadhrat Abu Bakr ®.~. Hadhrat Umar ~ replied, "Let us go to Abu Ubaydah ~ and he will fix an allowance for you {from the Baytul Maal)." The two men then proceeded to Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~ who said, "I shall fix for you the average allowance of a Muhaajir which is neither too much nor too little. You will also receive a set of clothing for summer and one for winter but when you have worn out a set of clothing, you will return it before taking another." They then determined that he would receive half a goat every day without the head and innards.

(1) The Narration of Hadhrat Humaydbin Hilaal Hadhrat Humayd bin Hilaal reports that when Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ was appointed as Khalifah, some of the Sahabah ~ suggested that he should receive an allowance from the Baytul Maal. It was eventually agreed that he should receive two shawls and when he wore them out, he could receive another two after returning the old ones. He would also receive an animal for travelling and as much for household expenses as he normally spent before becoming the Khalifah. Hadhrat .@U Bakr ~ was happy with this. (2) The Abstinence of Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Some Sahabah ~~~Feel that Hadhrat Umar ~~ should Receive a Larger Allowance but he Rejects the Idea Hadhrat Saalim bin Abdullaah reports that when Hadhrat Umar ~. became the Khalifah, he took the same allowance that was fixed for Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~. Although he continued with it,' it became difficult for him to fulfil his needs with it.

When a group of the Muhaajireen that included Hadhrat Uthmaan ~, Hadhrat Talha ~ and Hadhrat Zubayr ~ once convened, it was Hadhrat zubayr ~~ who suggested Hadhrat Umar ~ be informed that his allowance should be increased. Hadhrat Ali ~ agreed saying, "That is exactly what I had wanted some time ago. Let us go." However, Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~ cautioned, "This is Umar we are talking about! Let us first ascertain what his reaction would be. Let us rather approach (his daughter) Hafsah ~ and ask her. We will also ask her to keep the matter a secret." (l) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in KanzuJ Ummaal (Vo1.3 Pg.129).

(2) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.3 Pg.130). THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J They then went to Hadhrat Hafsah ~~ and told her that she should inform Hadhrat Umar ~~ about the suggestion coming from a group of people. They stressed that she should not mention their names unless Hadhrat Umar ®~ accepted the proposal. They then left. When Hadhrat Hafsah lli@~ met Hadhrat Umar ~~ to discuss the matter, she noticed the anger on his face. "Who are these people?" Hadhrat Umar ~~ demanded to know.

"I cannot tell you until I know your opinion," she replied. Hadhrat Umar ~ then said, "If I knew who they were, I would scar their faces. You are my only medium with them. I ask you to tell me in the name of Allaah what was the best clothing that Rasulullaah ~ wore in your house?" She replied, "Two reddish brown garments which he wore when receiving delegations and delivering sermons on Fridays." "And what was the best food Rasulullaah ~ ate at your house?" Hadhrat Umar ~~ asked further. Hadhrat Hafsah ~ replied, "I once made bread from barley flour and when it was still hot, I poured over it some oHleft at the bottom of our oil can. This made it moist and soft and Rasulullaah ~ ate it with great relish." Hadhrat Umar ~ then asked, "And what bedding did Rasulullaah ~ use with you that was most comfortable?" She replied, "It was made from a thick material which we four-folded in summer beneath us.

During winter we double-folded it beneath us and used the other portion to cover ourselves." Hadhrat Umar ~.~ then said, "Dear Hafsah!Take this message from me (to the group of Muhaajireen) that Rasulullaah ~ had set a precedent in all matters. He had kept extravagance in its place (without indulging in it) and sufficed only with what was necessary. By Allaah1 I shall also keep extravagance in its place and suffice with bare necessities. The example of myself and my two companions (Rasulullaah ~ and Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~) are like three persons on a road. The first took along his provisions and reached his destination. The second followed suit and also reached the destination.

Now the third is on the road. If he sticks to their way and is content with the provisions they took, he will meet them and be with them. However, if he takes a road other than the one they took, he will not be able to meet up with them." (I) The Narration of Hadhrat Hasan Basri Hadhrat Hasan Basri says that he once attended a gathering in the Jaami Masjid of Basrah where he found some Sahabah ~~ speaking about the abstinence of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ and Hadhrat Umar ®~. They were also discussing the personalities of the two man and the military conquests that Allaah had give Islaam under their leadership. Moving closer to the gathering, he found Hadhrat Ahnaf bin Qais Tameemi ~ Sitting with them. Hadhrat Ahnaf ~ was saying, "Umar bin Khattaab ~~ dispatched us on a military expedition to Iraq and it was then that Allaah allowed us to conquer Iraq and various Persian dties.

There we took possession of white Persian and Khurasan (1) Tabari (VolA Pg.164). Ibn Asaakir has also reported the narration, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzu/ Ummaal (VolA PgA08). THE LIVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~U&~ (Vol-2) cloth, which we took with us and started to wear. When we came to Hadhrat Umar ~,~~ (in Madinah), he turned his face away from us and did not speak to us. This was a hard blow to the Sahabah ~~. We then approached his son Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ who was sitting in the Masjid.

When we complained to him about the cold treatment we received from the Ameerul Mu'mineen, he said, 'The Ameerul Mu'mineen (ignored you because he) saw you wearing clothing that he neither saw Rasulullaah ~ nor his successor Abu Bakr ~~ wearing.'" Hadhrat Ahnaf ~ continues, "We then returned to our homes, removed the clothing and wore the clothing that Umar ~~ was used to seeing us wear. (When we again went to meet him) Hadhrat Umar ~ stood up and greeted each one of us individually. He even embraced each of us as if he had never seen us before. When we brought the booty before him, he distributed it equally between us, Amongst the booty presented to him was a container with yellow and red sweetmeats. When he tasted it, he found it to be extremely delicious. He then turned to us and said, '0 assembly of Muhaajireen and Ansaar!

I swear by Allaah that it will be for food like this that a son will kill his father and a brother will kill his brother,' According to his instructions, the sweetmeats were then distributed amongst the children of those Sahabah ~~ who were martyred during the time of Rasulullaah ~. Hadhrat Umar ~ then got up and left, with the Sahabah ~ walking behind him." Some of the Sahabah ~~ said, "0 assembly of Muhaajireen and Ansaar! Just look at the abstinence of this man and his attire. We have had to endure plenty of embarrassment on account of him because since Allaah has granted him victory over the domains of Rome and Persia and the far reaches of the East and West, many Arab and non-Arab delegations come to him and see him wearing the same robe with twelve patches. You people are the senior companions of Rasulullaah ~ who 3re veterans of many great battles. You are also the early vanguardS from the Muhaajireen and Ansaar.

Therefore, 0 companions of Rasulullaah ~, why do you not ask him to change his robe for something softer that would instil awe into someone looking on. He should also have (an elaborate) meal platter served to him every morning and another every evening from which he could eat and also feed the MuhaC1jireen and Ansaar with him." All of them unanimously agreed that only two persons could suggest this to Hadhrat Umar ~,~~. They were Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib ~~ because he was the boldest before Hadhrat Umar ~)J.~ and also his father-in-law. The other was Hadhrat Umar ~~'s daughter Hadhrat Hafsah ~~ because she was the wife of Rasulullaah ~. Hadhrat Umar ~,)J.~ respected her because of her relationship with Rasulullaah ~. When they approached Hadhrat Ali ~)J.~, he refused to do it and referreq the people to the wives of Rasulullaah ~ because they were after all the mothers of all Mu'mineen and could therefore address Hadhrat Umar ~~ without fear.

They then asked Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ and Hadhrat Hafsah ~ at a time THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAlI ~,~ (Vol-2J when the two happened to be together. When Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ agreed to ask Hadhrat Umar ~)1,~, Hadhrat Hafsah \l®~ said, "I don't think that he will oblige. However, you will soon find out." When the two ladies went to Hadhrat Umar ~,~, he welcomed them in. Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! Will you permit us to say something?" "Go ahead and speak, 0 Ummul Mu'mineen," replied Hadhrat Umar ~~. She said, "Rasulullaah ~ has passed on to his way to Jannah and to Allaah's pleasure without taking any portion of this world and without the world coming to him.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ passed on in a like manner in the footsteps of Rasulullaah ~ after reviving his Sunnah, finishing off those who rejected Islaam and giving thorough replies to those who trod the path of falsehood. He exerciseq justice amongst the people, distributed wealth amongst them with equity and pleased the Rabb of creation. Allaah then took him into His mercy and joined him with His Nabi ~ and those most high (the Ambiyaa in the high ranks of Jannah). Neither did he desire this world not did it come to him. Allaah has now conquered the treasures of Roman and Persian Emperors at your hands and gave you their lands. Their wealth has been carried to you and the ends of the East and West have fallen to your feet.

We now anticipate even more from Allaah to bolster Islaam. Envoys from the various non-Arab tribes come to you and many Arab delegations also meet with you while you are wearing that robe that has twelve patches. Why do you not change your robe for something softer that would instil awe into someone looking on and have a meal platter served to you every morning and another every evening from which you could eat and also feed the Muhaajireen and Ansaar with you?" When he heard this, Hadhrat Umar ~ started weeping profusely. He then asked, "I ask you to tell me in the name of Allaah whether Rasulullaah ~ ever filled himself with even barley bread for ten nights or even five or three nights? Or did he ever eat both a morning and evening meal in a day until he met Allaah?" Addressing Hadhrat Aa'isha t1e~, Hadhrat Umar ~~ continued, "Do you ever know of a time when food was served to Rasulullaah ~ on a table that was even a handspan higher than the ground? Or was it that when he wanted· food, it was placed on the ground and (after eating) it was then taken away?" Both ladies replied, ''We swear by Allaah that this was the case." He then said, "The two of you are the wives of Rasulullaah ~ and the mothers of the Mu'mineen.

You have rights over all the Mu'mineen and especially over me. However, you have come to encourage me towards things of this world when I know that Rasulullaah ~ wore a woollen robe so rough in texture that it actually scratched his skin. Do you know about this?" ''We swear by Allaah that we do!" they both admitted. Hadhrat Umar ®~ continued, "Do you not know that Rasulullaah ~ used to sleep on a single folded robe? And, 0 Aa'isha, did you not have a coarse sheet made of animal hairs that Rasulullaah ~ used as a rug during the day and bedding during the nights? When we used to come to see him, we could always mE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~Jj.'j~ (Vol-2) notice the imprints of the straw mat on his sides. 0 Hafsah!

Remember that you told me that one night you double folded the bedding and finding it soft, Rasulullaah ~ slept through the night and woke up only with BiJaal's Adhaan. He then said to you, '0 Hafsah! What have you done? You had double folded the bedding last night, causing sleep to carry me through to the morning. What need have I for this world? Why do you preoccupy me with soft beds?' 0 Hafsah!

Don't you know that all Rasulullaah ~'s earlier and later error had been forgiven? Yet he went hungry in the evenings, spent his sleeping hours in Sajdah and remained in Ruku, Sajdah. weeping and humbling himself before Allaah throughout the hours of the day and night. This he did until the day Allaah took him into the fold of His mercy and pleasure. Umar shall never eat good foods, and shall never wear fine clothing because he has a perfect example in his two companions (Rasulullaah ~ and Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~)J.;m). He shall also never eat two meals at the same time except for having salt and olive oil together. He shall eat meat only once a month just so that his month passes like the masses." The two ladies then left and informed the Sahabah ~~ about what had transpired.

Hadhrat Umar ~~~ remained like this until he eventually left to meet Allaah. (1) His Abstinence in Eating Hadhrat Ikrama bin Khaalid narrates that Hadhrat Hafsah ~~, Hadhrat Ibn Mutee ~.~ and Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ once addressed Hadhrat Umar ~~ saying, "If you eat good food, it would give you more strength to establish the truth." Hadhrat Umar ~.~ replied, "I know well that each of you wish me well. but I have left my two companions Rasulullaah ~ and Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ on a certain route and if I leave that route, I shall not be able to meet them at the destination." (2) Hadhrat Abu Umaamah bin Sahl bin Hunayf ~u;m says that for a long period of time, Hadhrat Umar ~ took nothing from the Baytul Maal. He eventually reached a stage where he started suffering poverty (because involvement in public matters gave him no time to engage in trade). He then sent for some of the Sahabah ~~ to consult with them. He addressed them saying, "My task has preoccupied me (from earning). so what (allowance) do you see appropriate for me?" Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Affaan ~ replied. "(So much) That you are able to eat and feed others as well." Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Zaid bin Amr bin Nufayl ~ echoed the opinion.

Hadhrat Umar ~ then asked Hadhrat Ali ~~~, "What have you to say about it?" Hadhrat Ali ~ replied. "(So much that is sufficient for your) Morning and evening meals." Hadhrat Urnar ~~ abided by this opinion. (3) Hadhrat Qataadah ~~ reports that Hadhrat Umar ~~~ used to say. "Had I (1) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzu!Ummaal (Vol.4 Pg.408). (2) Abdur Razzaaq, Bayhaqi and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzu! Ummaa!

(Vol.4 Pg.4II). (.3) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzu/ Ummaal (VolA Pg.41I). THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2J so wished, I could be eating the best oHoods and wearing the finest of clothing. However, I prefer to rather perpetuate my luxuries (by reserving them for the Aakhirah)." It has also been narrated that when Hadhrat Umar ~~~ once arrived in Shaam, food that he had never before set eyes upon was prepared for him. He asked, 'While we eat this, what will the poor Muslims have who die without filling themselves with even barley bread?" Hadhrat Umar bin Waleed replied, "They shall have ]annah." Tears then started to flow from the eyes of Hadhrat Umar ~~ as he said, "If this (food) is our share while they have made off with ]annah, then they have certainly excelled us with a tremendous virtue.,,(l) The Incident with his Son Hadhrat Abdullaah ~)1&~ and Daughter Hadhrat Hafsah ~U5~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ (the son of Hadhrat Umar ~~) narrates that Hadhrat Vmar ~ once came to his house while he was eating. Hadhrat Umar ~~ made space for his father at the head of the table.

(When he sat down) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar 1:!f!~ said, "Bismillaah" and then put his hand to the food. He ate a morsel and then another. Thereafter, he commented, "I can taste the presence of something that is not the natural fat of meat (this meat has not been cooked in its own fat)." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ submitted, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineenI I went to the marketplace (with two Dirhams) to look for some fatty meat to buy but found that it was too expensive (more than two Dirhams). I then bought the meat of a thin animal for a Dirham and cooked it with some butter that I bought for another Dirham. I wanted each member of my family to have at least one bone to eat. Hadhrat Vmar ~~ then said, ''Whenever these two things (meat and butter) came to RasululIaah ~, he only ate one of them and gave the other away as Sadaqah (1 shall therefore not eat)." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~~ said, "Please eat, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineenI Whenever the two again come in my possession at the same time, I shall also do the same." "I cannot," replied Hadhrat Vmar ~.

(2) Abu Haazim reports that Hadhrat Vmar ~ once went to see his daughter Hadhrat Hafsah ~ who served him some cold gravy and bread. She then poured some olive oil into it. ''Two gravies in one!" remarked Hadhrat Umar 1:!f!~~, "I shall not eat this until the day I meet A1laah." (3) The Narrations of Hadhrat Anas ~)1&~ and Hadhrat Saa'ib bin Yazeed ~~ Concerning the Food of Hadhrat Umar ~~ Hadhrat Anas 1:!f!~ says, ''When he was Khalifah, I saw that when a Saa of dates was given to Hadhrat Vmar 1:!f!.u.7;~, he would even eat the dates that were of an inferior quality." (1) Abd bin Humayd and Ibn Jareer, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzu/ Ummaa/ (VolA PgA02). (2) Ibn Maajah, as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/ (Va\.2 :'g.146). (3) Ibn Sa'd (VoU Pg.230). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2J Hadhrat Saa'ib bin Yazeed ~ reports, "I often had dinner with Hadhrat Umar ~11~ when he ate bread and (dry) meat.

He would then wipe his hands on his feet saying, 'This is the serviette of Umar and his family.'" A narration of Oeenowri from Hadhrat Thaabit states that when Hadhrat ]aarood once ate with Hadhrat Umar ~ and had finished the meal, he asked one of the servants to get him a serviette to wipe his hands. Hadhrat Umar ~ then said, "Wipe your hands off on your sleeve (because the meal was dry and your hands have hardly been soiled)." (l) Hadhrat Umar ®~~ Reminds People of a Verse of the Qur'aan Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Abu Layla reports that when some people from Iraq once came to Hadhrat Umar ~, he noticed that they ate very little (because they were used to good food and did not like his simple food). He then said to them, "0 Iraqis! If I wanted, I could also have sumptuous meals prepared for me as you have. However, we wish to rather perpetuate our luxuries of this world (by forsaking them here) to find them in the Aakhirah. Have you not heard that (in the Aakhirah) Allaah will say to some people: _ tf{ ,.., ~ .J ..1 ';"', ,.J ~,., ,.J, ...

") (~. ~1..Jli>1 oJ.,....) , l:e.i:U1 At:? ;},~ ~~I '" '" , ,; ''You have used up your good things in your worldly life (and therefore have nothingforyourselves here) ". {Surah Ahqaaf, verse 20}(2} A companion of Hadhrat Habeeb bin Abi Thaabit narrates that Hadhrat Umar .~ once met a group of Iraqis with whom was Hadhrat ]areer bin Abdullaah ~. When a platter of food prepared from bread and olive oil was served to them, they ate only very little (because they did not like it). Hadhrat Umar ~.u.1~ then said to them, "I have seen what you have done. What do you want? DO you want various types of sweets and savouries served hot and cold (according to your desire) and then have to cram it all into your bellies?" (3) Hadhrat Humayd bin Hilaal reports that Hadhrat Hafs bin Abul Aas often joined Hadhrat Umar ~ for meals but ate nothing. Hadhrat Umar ~)J.7~ asked, 'What prevents you from eating our food?" Hadhrat Hafs replied, ''Your food is very coarse and thick.

I prefer to eat the smooth variety of food that is prepared for me." Hadhrat Umar ~~ told him, "Do you think that I cannot give instructions for all the hairs of a goat to be removed and then the meat roasted for me? Do you think that I cannot give instructions for flour to be sifted through a cloth and then prepared as refined bread? Do you thinkthat I cannot give instructions for raisins to be put into a container and then soaked in water to produce a (delicious) drink that resemble the blood of a deer (in colour)?" Hadhrat Hafs commented, "You seem to know all about living a good life." "Certainly," replied Hadhrat Umar ~.tJ.,~, "I swear by the Being Who controls my (I) Jbn Sa'd (Vol.3 Pg.230). (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hiiya (Vol. I Pg.49). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hiiya (VoU Pg.49), as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzuf Ummaaf (VolA Pg.40S).

TIlE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) life! Had I not disliked that it should reduce my good deeds on the Day of Qiyaamah, I would have joined you in your lives of lUXUry." (1) Hadhrat Saalim bin Abdullaah narrates that Hadhrat Vmar ~~ used to say, "By Allaah! We have no concern for the luxuries of this world. We could easily give instructions for the hairs of a kid goat to be removed and then roasted. We could likewise give instructions for the best of wheat to be used for our bread and for raisins to be soaked overnight in a container (to produce a sweet drink) until it resembies the eyes of a partridge. We could then have all these things to eat and drink.

However, we prefer to perpetuate our luxuries because we have heard Allaah say (to some people on the Day of Qiyaamah): (y•• T..Jli>lo )"W:UI~t:; ·j~;.~:~l1) ~ lY" ,,-. ;. \ OlY") (Q:UI ~~ ~~;. ~~;1I) 'You have used up your good things in your worldly life (and therefore have nothing [oryourselves here) '." {Surah Ahqaaf, verse 20} Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~ suggested to his companions that they speak to Arneerul Mu'mineen about allotting to them some food from the Baytul Maal. When they addressed him, Hadhrat Umar ~.~ said, "0 assembly of governors! Are you not satisfied with that with which I satisfy myself?" They submitted, "0 Arneerul Mu'mineen! Madinah is located in an area where living is hard. We do not think that your food is eaten when it is served (to others). However, we live in a fertile land and when the food of our leaders is served, it is always well eaten (we therefore have many people to feed)." Hadhrat Vmar ~ lowered his head for awhile and then raised it saying, "I shall allow you two goats and two bags (of flour) from the Baytul Maal every day.

In the mornings, a goat and bag should be prepared. You should eat from it (1) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (VolA PgA03). (2) Abu Nu'aym in his HiIya (VoL 1 Pg.49). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J and feed those with you. You may also have a Halaal drink prepared, from which you drink first and then give to those on your right and then those after them. Thereafter, you should proceed for your necessities.

Later in the evenings, the other goat and bag should be prepared for you and your companions to eat from. Remember that you should also provide for the people at their homes and ensure that their families are well fed. If you do not provide enough for the people, their character will never improve and their hungry ones will not be satiated. 1 swear by Allaah that despite this (allowance I have allotted), I still believe that ruination will come quickly to a town from which two goats and two bags are taken every day." (1) The Incident with Hadhrat Utba bin Farqad Hadhrat Utba bin Farqad reports, "I once l?rought to Hadhrat Umar ~ a few baskets full of sweetmeats. What is this?' he asked. I replied, 'Because you spend the beginning of the day fulfilling the needs of the people, I wanted you to have some food to return to so that you may replenish your strength.' Hadhrat Umar ~~ opened one of the baskets and asked, '0 utba! Tell me in the name of Allaah whether you have given every Muslim a basket like this.' '0 Ameerul Mu'mineen!' I replied, 'You would be unable to do that even if you spent all the money of the Qais tribe.' 'Then I have no need for this,' he said.

Hadhrat Umar ~~~ then called for a plate of Thareed made from coarse bread and tough meat. He relished the meal as we ate together. I stretched my hand towards a piece of food that I thought was from the hump of the camel, only to discover that it was muscle tendons. I kept chewing on a piece of meat that I could not get down my throat and when 1 noticed that Hadhrat Umar ~ was not lOOking at me, I put it between the plate and the tablecloth. Thereafter, Hadhrat Umar ~ called for a large container of Nabeedh(2) that (was so old that) it had almost become vinegar. He told me to drink it but I could not get it down my throat.

He then took it and drank. After drinking, he said; 'Listen 0 Utba! We slaughter a camel every day and give all the fat and the best meat to Muslims visitors from other places. As for the neck, it is reserved for the family of Umar so that they may have the toughest meat. They then drink this strong Nabeedh to break up the tough meat (aid in digestion) so that it causes us no harm.",(3) His Fear when Served Water Mixed with Honey Hadhrat Hasan narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~~ was thirsty when he once visited someone. When he asked the man for something to drink, some honey (mixed in water) was brought to him.

'What is this?" asked Hadhrat Umar ~. "Honey," came the reply. Hadhrat Umar ~~~ then said, "This shOUld not be amongst the things about which I will be questioned on the Day of Qiyaamah (I (\) Ibn Mubaarak and Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.4 Pg.402). (2) Raisins (or dates) left overnight in water so that the water becomes sweet. The fruit is then removed before the drink can become intoxicating. (3) Hannaad, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.4 Pg.404).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~U5~ (Vol~2) shall therefore not be having any)." (1) Another narration states that when Hadhrat Vmar ~ once asked for a drink, he was served some water mixed with honey. He said, "This is most excellent, but I have heard Allaah rebuke a nation for (following the dictates of) their desires. Allaah says: _ £(....:,C: ,J.J.#;).,.Jl~;',J,;~".) (~. ~I -..;lb-I oJ.,....) ,Q:ill ~~ ~~ ~~I " ", i" '" "You have used up.your good things in your worldly life (and therefore have nothingforyourselves here) ". {Surah Ahqaaf, verse 20}(2) His Clothes, his Spending and Other Facets of his Biography Hadhrat Vrwa ~ says that Hadhrat Vmar ~ arrived in Eela with a group of Muhaajireen and Ansaar. Because the journey was long and arduous, the seat of his upper garment had torn even though it was made from a thick material. He therefore gave it to a"priest to have it washed and patched. The priest took the garment and had it patched.

He also sewed another identical garment for Hadhrat Vmar ~. When he brought the garments back to Hadhrat Vmar ~ that evening, Hadhrat Vmar ~ asked, "What is this?" The priest replied, "This is your garment that I washed and patched. This, however, is a garment I wish to give you."Hadhrat Vmar ~):i.,~ looked at the new garment and felt it. He then wore his old garment and, returning the other one to the priest, he said, "This (old garment) better absorbs perspiration." (3) Hadhrat Qataadah ~ reports that when he was Khalifah, Hadhrat Vmar ~.~ wore a patched woollen robe that had somepatches of leather. He used to walk through the marketplace with a whip on his shoulder to reprimand (errant) people. Whenever he passed by any thread or date stones (lying around), he picked them up and threw them in people's yards so that they may find use for them.

(4) Hadhrat Hasan reports that when Hadhrat Vmar ~~ was Khalifah, he was once delivering a lectu~e wearing a lower garment that had twelve patches. (5) Hadhrat Anas ~ says, "When Hadhrat Vmar ~~ was the Ameerul Mu'mineen, I once saw that his garment had three patches between the shoulders, one overlapping on to the other." (6) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~. reports, "The food that Hadhrat Vmar ~~ took (from the Baytul Maal) was only what was absolutely necessary for his family and for himself. He also received a set of clothing for the summer. (1) Ibn Sa'd {Vol.3 Pg.320}. Ibn Asaakir, as quoted iq Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (VolA PgA04). (2) Razeen, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (VoJ.5 Pg.168).

(3) Tabari (Vol.4 Pg.203). Ibn Mubaarak has also reported the narration from one of Hadhrat Umar ~~'s governors, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (VolA Pg.402). (4) Deenowri and Ibn Asaakir. (5) Ahmad in his Zuhd, Hannaad, Ibn Jareer and Abu NU'aym, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.4 Pg.405). (6) Maalik, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb(VoJ.3 Pg.396). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~U'5~ (Vol-2J There were times when his lower garment would tear but he would keep patching it up without taking another until the time came for him to receive another. Whenever the Baytul Maal received more funds, I noticed that (rather than having something better) his clothing appeared worse than those he wore the previous year.

When (his daughter) Hafsah ~~ spoke to him about this, he replied, 'I receive my clothing from the money of the Muslims and this suffices for me.m(1) Hadhrat Muhammad bin Ibraheem reports that the daily allowance Hadhrat Umar ~~ received from the Baytul Maal for his and his family's needs was only two Dirhams. (2) The Abstinence of Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Mfaan~~~ His Clothing and Food and Sleeping on a Straw Mat in the Masjid Hadhrat Abdul Malik bin Shaddaad says that he once saw Hadhrat uthmaan ~~~ on the pulpit on a Friday wearing a thick lower garment sewn in Aden that was worth no more than four or five Dirhams. His upper garment was made of a reddish brown Kufi material. (3) When Hadhrat Hasan was asked about the people who slept in the Masjid in the afternoons, he replied, "During his period as Khalifah, I saw Hadhrat uthmaan bin Affaan ~ sleep in the Masjid in the afternoon. When he then got up, the imprint of the straw mat was visible on his side. The people then used to say (out of astonishment).

'That is the Ameerul Mu'mineen! That is the Ameerul Mu'mineenl" (4) Hadhrat Shurahbeel bin Muslim says that although Hadhrat Uthmaan ~.~~ used to feed people the sumptuous meals of a ruler, he would eat (simple) vinegar and olive oil at home. The Abstinence of Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib~~~ His Food A man from the Thaqeef tribe says, "Hadhrat Ali ~~ appointed me as governor of a place called Ukbara. It was a place in rural Iraq where no Muslims lived. Hadhrat Ali ~~ told me to meet him the following day at the time of zuhr. When I went to him, I found no doorman to prevent me from entering and saw him sitting down with a jug and a glass of water.

When he asked for a bag to be brought to him, I thought, 'Perhaps he trusts me so much that he is going to (1) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzuf Ummaal (VolA Pg.411). (2) Ibn sa', as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (VolA PgAII). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hllya (Vol. I Pg.60). (4) Abu Nu'aym in his Hllya (VoLl Pg.60). A11mEld has also reported the narration, as quoted in Sifatus SafWa (VoLl Pg.1l6). mE UVES OF mE SAHABAH i®~ (Vol-2) give me a precious jewel'.

I had no idea what was in the bag. It was sealed and when he broke the seal. I was surprised to find that there was barley flour inside. He took some out of the bag, put it in a cup and then poured water into it. He drank the mixture and also gave me drink. Unable to contain myself, I said, '0 Ameerul Mu'mineen!

You are having this in Iraq, when Iraq has foods much better than this?' He replied, 'By Allaah: I do not have these bags sealed because of stinginess. The reason (for sealing them) is that I buy exactly how much I need (from Madinah) and fear that it should not deplete (by spilling) because I would then have to cook something else (from Iraq). This is my way of looking after it because I do like anything but pure foods to enter my belly.'" Hadhrat A'mash reports that although Hadhrat Ali ~.~ used to feed people well at lunches and dinners, he only ate food brought for him from Madinah.(l) His statement when he was Served some Faalooda Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Shareek reports form his grandfather that some Faalooda(2) was once served to Hadhrat Ali ~~. Addressing the Faalooda, Hadhrat Ali ~ said, "You have an excellent fragrance, a wonderful colour and delicious taste. However, I do not wish to get myself accustomed to something that I am not used to having," (3) His clothing Hadhrat laid bin Wahab narrates that Hadhrat Ali ~ once came before them wearing a shawl and lower garment tied (to his waist) with a strip of cloth. When someone commented on this, Hadhrat Ali ~ said, "I am wearing this because it keeps pride away, it is convenient for performing salaah and so that it may become a common practice amongst the Mu'mineen." (4) It is reported that Hadhrat Ali ~~ wore a lower garment made of coarse cloth.

He once said, "I bought this garment for five Dirhams and will sell it to anyone who gives me a profit of one Dirham." (5) He Sells his Sword to Buy a Garment Hadhrat Mujammi bin Sam'aan Taymi narrates that Hadhrat Ali ~~ once took his sword to the marketplace and announced, "Who will buy this sword from me? I would never have sold itifI had four Dirhams to buy myself a lower garment.,,(6) Hadhrat Saalih bin AbU Aswad reports from someone else that he once saw Hadhrat Ali ~u..~ riding a donkey with both his legs hanging on one side as he said. "It is I who holds the world in contempt." (7) (1) Abu Nu'aym in his Hiiya (VoU Pg.

(2) A sweet drink used as a dessert. (3) Abu NU'aym in his Hiiya (VoU Pg. Bl). Hadhrat AbdulIaah bin Imaam Ahmad has reported a similar narration in his Zawaa'id, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (VoLS Pg.

(4) Ibn Mubaarak. Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Vol. S Pg.

(5) Bayhaqi, Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.5 Pg.5B). (6) Ya'qoob bin sutyaan, as quoted in Ai Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (VoLB Pg.3). (7) Baghawi. as quoted in AiBidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vo1.B Pg.5). THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) His Statement about How Much of Public Funds are Pernlissible for the Khalifah Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Razeen reports that they once went to meet Hadhrat Ali ~~ on the ,occasion 'of Eidul Adha. Hadhrat Ali ~ served them a dish prepared with cubes of meat and bran. We remarked, "May Allaah always keep you well!

It would have been better if you had fed us duck because Allaah has given plenty." Hadhrat Ali ~~ replied, "0 Ibn Razeenl I heard Rasulullaah ~ say, 'It is not permissible for a Khalifah to take anything from Allaah's money (public funds) besides two dishes. One for himself and his family and the other to place before people,mO) The Abstinence of Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah ~~~ The Narration of Hadhrat Urwa ~~~ Hadhrat Urwa ~)1~ reports that when Hadhrat Umar ~~ once went to see Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin ]arraah ~~, he found him lying down on a saddle blanket, using the animal's satchel as a pillow. Hadhrat Umar ~.u.1~ said, "Why have you not adopted that (luxuries) which your companions have adopted?" Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~~ replied, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen1 This is sufficient to take me to the grave." In his narration, Hadhrat Ma'mar narrates that when Hadhrat Umar ~~ arrived in Shaam, the common people as well as the leaders came to meet him. "Where is my brother?" Hadhrat Umar ~.ij.,~ asked. "Who is he?" the people enquired. "Abu Ubaydah," Hadhrat Umar·~ replied.

The people said, "Here he comes." When Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~~ came, Hadhrat Umar ~,~ descended from his animal and embraced him. Hadhrat Umar ~~ then went to Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ®)J.,~'s house and saw nothing there but his sword, his shield and his conveyance. The rest of the narration is similar to the one above. (2) The Abstinence of Hadhrat Mus'ab Bin Umayr~:I1~ The Narration of Hadhrat Ali ~~ and the Statement of Rasulullaah ~~ Hadhrat Ali ~ says, "One winter morning I left home extremely hungry with the cold almost killing me. There was a piece of undyed leather at home which was still smelly. I cut it to put my head through and tied it to my chest to ward off the cold.

By Allaah, there was nothing at home that I could eat and had there been any food in Rasulullaah ~'s house, some of if it would have definitely (I) Ahmad, as quoted in AiBidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vol.8pg.3). (2) Abu NU'aym in his HiJya (VoU Pg. IOl). Ahmad has reported the narration, as quoted in Sifatus SafiNah (VoU Pg.113). Ibn Mubaarak has al:;o reported a similar narration, as quoted in lsaabah (Voi.2 Pg.253). THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) reached me.

As I was walking in one end of Madinah, I peeped through a hole in the wall of an orchard where I saw a Jew standing in his orchard. He said, 'What is the problem, 0 Bedouin? Are you prepared to earn a date for every bucket of water you draw from the well?' 'Certainly,' I replied, 'open the gate.' I entered the orchard after he opened the gate and started drawing water. He gave me a date for every bucket I drew until my hand was full of dates. I then said, 'That is enough for now.' I ate the dates and then put my mouth to a stream of water to drink. Thereafter, I arrived before Rasulullaah ~ who was sitting in the Masjid with a group of Sahabah ~.

It was then that Mus'ab bin umayr ~~ appeared wearing a patched shawl. Rasulullaah ~ mentioned the opulence that Mus'ab was used to (before becoming a Muslim) and seeing his condition (at the time), Rasulullaah ~'s eyes filled with tears and he started weeping. Rasulullaah ~ then said, 'What will be your condition when that time comes when one of you would be wearing an outfit in the mornings and then another in the evenings, and your homes will be adorned like the covering of the Kabah?' we replied, 'In that time, we shall be in a better position because we will have others to do the hard work for us while we free ourselves for Ibaadah.' 'No,' said Rasulullaah ~, 'You are better off today than you would be during those days.m(l) The Hardships Hadhrat Mus'ab Bin Umayr ~~~ Endured after Becoming a Muslim· Hadhrat Umar ~Xi,,~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~ once saw Hadhrat Mus'ab Bin Umayr ~,~~ approach wrapped in f sheepskin. Rasulullaah ~ remarked, "Look at that man whose heart Allaah has illuminated. I saw him at a time when in the care of his parents they would give him the best of foods and drinks. I also saw him wearing anoutfit that was bought for two hundred Dirhams.

It was then the love for Allaah and the love for Allaah's Rasool that called him to the situation that you now see." (2) Hadhrat Zubayr ~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ was once sitting with a group of Sahabah ~ in Quba when Hadhrat Mus'ab Bin umayr ~ arrived wearing a shawl that could hardly coverjhis body. The Sahabah ~.~ lowered their heads and when he reached them and greeted with Salaam, they replied to his greeting. Rasulullaah ~. had only good words to say about him and praised him. Thereafter, Rasulullaah ~ said, "I had seen this man with his parents in Makkah when they showered their love and favours on him. There was not a youngster from all of the Quraysh as fortunate as he was. He then left all of that (opulence) in search of Allaah's pleasure and to assist the Deen of Allaah and (1) Tirmidhi.

Abu ya'!a and Ibn Rahway. as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VoL> Pg.321J. Haythami (Vol.lO Pg.314) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Tabraani and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vol.3 Pg.395). Hasan bin Sufyaan Abu Abdur Rahmaan Sulami and Haakim have also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol. 7 Pg.86). as had Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.l Pg.108). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH i€@.~ (Vol-2J Allaah'sRasool ~. Behold!

In a short period of time, Allaah shall grant you conquests over Persia and Rome. (You will then have so much wealth that) There will be those amongst you who will wear an outfit in the mornings and another in the evenings and a platter of food will be served to you in the mornings and again in the evenings." The Sahabah ~.~ asked, "0 Rasulullaah ~1 Are we in a better position today or in those days?" Rasulullaah ~ replied, ''You are certainly better off today as you will be during those days. Take note! If you knew about this world what I know, you would never be at ease with it." (1) Another narration from Hadhrat Khab~ab·~ states that all that Hadhrat Mus'ab Bin Umayr ~~ left behind (after his death) was a sheet (so small) that (when it was used as a burial shroud, it) would leave his feet exposed, when his head was covered and his head exposed when his feet were covered. Rasulullaah ~ then instructed the Sahabah ~ to cover his head with the sheet and his feet with Idhkhir grass. (2) The Abstinence of Hadhrat uthmaan bin ~!tl-r:::;'''~l'''''"' M a dh' oon~,~~ His Clothing Hadhrat Ibn Shihaab narrates that Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Madh'oon ~ once entered the Masjid wearing a striped shawl that he patched with a piece of leather because it tore.

Seeing his pitiable condition Rasulullaah ~ started weeping and the Sahabah ~~ also started weeping upon the crying of Rasulullaah ~. Rasulullaah ~ then remarked, 'What will be your condition at the time when one of you would wear an outfit in the morning and another in the evening. As one platter of food would be placed before him, another will be taken away and you will be decorating your homes as the Kabah is adorned." The Sahabah ~~ said, 'We wish that such a time had already come so that we could enjoy ease and comfort." Rasulullaah ~ said, "That time will certainly be coming. However, you are in a better position today that the people of those times." (3) His Demise Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~ reports that after Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Madh'oon ~ had passed away, Rasulullaah ~ came to him and bent over him as if advising him. Rasulullaah ~. then raised his head and signs of crying could be noticed from his eyes. Rasulullaah ~ then bent over (the corpse) again and when he raised his head, he was weeping.

Thereafter, Rasulullaah ~ bent over him for the third time and when he raised his head this time, he was sobbing profusely. The Sahabah ~ then understood that Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Madh'oon ~ had certainly passed away and they all started to weep. (I) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.628). (2) lsaabah (Vo1.3 Pg.42l). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.l Pg.105). THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH 1fEl~~ (Vol-2) "Stop," said Rasulullaah ~, "This is from Shaytaan, so repent to Allaah." Addressing Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Madh'oon ~, Rasulullaah ~ then said, "0 Abu Saa'ib! do not grieve, for you have left this world without taking anything of it with you." (1) Another narration states that Rasulullaah ~ said, "May Allaah shower His mercy on you, 0 Uthmaan!

Neither have you taken from this world nor has it taken from you." (2) The Abstinence of Hadhrat Salmaan Faarsi ~)J.1~ His Statement when he was Forced to eat More Hadhrat Atiyya bin Aamir says that he once saw Hadhrat Salmaan Faarsi ~ being forced to eat more. He said, "That is enough for me. That is enough for me because I heard Rasulullaah ~ say, 'Those who are most full in this world shall be most hungry in the Aakhirah. 0 Salmaanr This world is but a prison for the Mu'min and paradise for the Kaafir." (3) His Abstinence as Governor Hadhrat Hasan reports that the allowance Hadhrat Salmaan Faarsi ®)J.,~ received was five thousand Dirhams and he was governor of approximately thirty thousand Muslims. However, he still delivered lectures to the people wrapping a part of his robe over himself while spreading the other part on the ground to sit upon. He always spent the allowance (on others) whenever he received it and would subsist on the income he received from the baskets he weaved from the fibres of palm leave?_ (4) The Incident between him and Hadhrat Hudhayfah .~~ Concerning Building a Room Hadhrat A'mash reports that he heard the incident from people that Hadhrat Hudhayfah ~ once said to Hadhrat Salmaan Faarsi ~, "0 Abu Abdullaah! Should I not build a room for you?" Hadhrat Salmaan ~ did not like this.

Hadhrat Hudhayfah ~.~ then added, "Hang on until I explain. I intend building you a room that when you lie down, your head touches one end and your feet the other. Furthermore, when you stand up, your head hits the roof." Hadhrat Salmaan ~~. commented, "It appears as if you live in my heart (you know exactly what I want)." (5) (I) Tabraani, Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.303) has commented on the chain of narrators. Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (vol. I Pg.! 05) and Ibn Abdul Birr in hjs lsti'i'iab (VoU Pg.87) have also reported the narration. (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.!

Pg.!05). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoU Pg.!98). Askari has reported a similar narration in his-Amthaal, as quoted in Kanzu} ummaal (VoL 7 PgA5). (4) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.! Pg.!97). Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.62) has reported a similar narration.

(5) Abu Nu'aym in his Hiiya (VoL 1 Pg.202). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) Another Incident in this Regard Hadhrat Maalik bin Mas narrates that Hadhrat Salmaan Faarsi ~ had no room (from which to administer public affairs). He would sit in the shade (of a tree) and move wherever the shadow moved. Someone one day offered, "Should I not build a room for you which you may have shade frbm the heat and have shelter from the cold?" When Hadhrat salmaan ~~ agreed and the man was leaving, Hadhrat Salmaan ~ called to him saying, "How will you build this room?" The man replied, "I shall build it so that your head touches the roof when you stand and your feet touch the wall when you lie down." "Exactly," replied Hadhrat Salmaan ~~.(I) The Abstinence of Hadhrat Abu Dharr Ghifaari ~~~ While Living in Rabdha Hadhrat Abu Asmaa reports that he once visited Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ who was then staying in Rabdha. With Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ at the time was an unattractive black woman with disheveled hair, who wore no perfume at all. Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ said, 'Will you not look at this little woman?!

She is telling me to go to (live in) Iraq. However, I know well that when I go there, the people will bring to me all their worldly possessions whereas my good friend Rasulullaah ~ had informed me that before the bridge of Siraat is an extremely slippery path. We would be able to pass it more easily when our loads are light and compact than when we are burdened with heavy loads." (2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Khiraash reports that he once saw Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~ sitting in the shade in Rabdha. He was sitting on a piece of coarse sack cloth with his wife who was a black woman. (In pity) Someone said to him, ''You have no surviving children." Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ replied, "All praises are for Allaah Who has taken them from this temporary world and kept them as a treasure for us in the everlasting world." When someone then suggested that he get himself another wife, he said, "I prefer marrying a wife who is a cause for humility developing in me rather than one who is a cause of pride developing." 'Why do you rather not use a mat that is softer than this one?" Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ responded by praying, "0 Allaah! Forgive me.

Take from me as many bounties as You please." (3) His Food Hadhrat Ibraheem Tayrni reports from his father that someone once suggested to Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ that he should become a land owner like some other person was doing. Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~~ replied, "Why should I become a (1) Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.63). (2) Ahmad, as quoted in Targheeb waf Tarheeb (VoLS Pg.93). Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoLl Pg.161) has also reported the narration, as has Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.174) (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoU Pg.160). Haythami (Vo\.9 Pg.331) has commented on the chain of narrators. mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) rich man? sufficient for me every day is my drink of water or milk and the Qafeei.l) of wheat in Fridays." Another narration states that Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~ said, "During the time of Rasulullaah ~.w, I subsisted ona Saa and I shall never increase this until I meet Allaah." (2) 'The Abstinence of Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~~ He Forsakes Trade to Engage in Ibaadah Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~ says, "I had been a trader before Rasulullaah ~ announced his Nabuwaat. After Rasulullaah ~ announced that hewas a Rasul, I tried combining my trade with Ibaadah but was unable to do so.

I therefore gave up trade and devoted my attention to Ibaadah." (3) The Reason for his Abstinence A narration similar to the one above adds that Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ said, "I swear by the Being Who controls the life of Abu Dardaa! Even today I would not like to have a shop at the door of the Masjid that without missing a single salaah with Jamaa'ah, gives me a profit of forty Dinaars all of which I spend in the path of Allaah." "Why would you not like that, 0 Abu Dardaa?" someone asked. Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~ replied, "Because of the intensity of reckoning." (4) Another narration states that Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~ said, "It gives me no pleasure to stand on the step of the Masjid, buying and selling to earn a profit of three hundred Dinaars without missing a single salaah in the Masjid. I am not saying ,that Allaah has made trade impermissible and has not made interest Haraam, but I wish to be amongst those people whom neither trade nor commerce distracts from the Dhikr of Allaah(5}.(6} Hadhrat Khaalid bin Hudayr Aslami narrates, "I once met Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ lying on a bedding made of leather or wool. He was covered with a woollen blanket and his shoes were even woollen. He happened to be ill that day and was perspiring profusely.

I said, 'If you wished, you could cover your bedding with the thin cloth and yourself with the Saffron coloured shawl that the Ameerul Mu'mineen had sent to you.' He replied, 'We have a permanent abode (the Aakhirah) towards which we are heading and for which we carry out our deeds (it is therefore best to give our wealth to the poor so that it may benefit us in the Aakhirah).!11 Another narration from Hadhrat Hasaan bin Atiyya states that Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~ had a few friends whom he would entertain as his guests and (1) A unit of weight that has varying specifications in the various Arab countries. (2) Abu Nu'aym in his HjJya (Vol. 1 Pg.162). (3) Tabraani. Haythami (VoI.9 Pg.367) has commented on the chain of narrators. (4) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol. 1 Pg.209). Ibn Asaakir has also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaa/(VoI.2 Pg.149).

(5) Here he is referring to verse 37 of Surah Nom. (6) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.209). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,~ (Vol-2) who entertained him. (BecauSe of a shortage of bedding) Some of them (when they spent the night at his home) slept on saddle blankets while others had to sleep on the garments they were wearing. When Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ went to them early the next morning, he sensed their feelings (disappointment with his inadequate arrangements). He then said to them, "We have another abode (the Aakhirah) for which we carry out our deeds (and for which we are making preparations)." (I) Hadhrat Muhammad bin Ka'b reports that when some people stayed as guests with Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~.~ on a very cold night, he sent hot food for them but did not send any blankets.

One of them remarked, "He has sent food for us but it gives us no joy with this cold (for we have nothing to keep us warm). I shall have to go to tell him about this." Although the others tried to dissuade him, he insisted on going. When he arrived at Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~!s door, he saw Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~ sitting down with his wife whose clothing was not even worth mentioning (because they were so inadequate for the cold). As he was returning, the man said, !II suppose that you will also be spending the night just as we will (without anything to cover ourselves)." Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~,~ replied, "We have an abode that we will be going to. We have therefore sent our bedding and our blankets there (by giving them away as Sadaqah). If I had anything with me, I would have definitely sent it for you.

We have a steep valley ahead of us that is extremely difficult to climb. The one who travels light there shall be better off than the one who is heavily laden. Do you understand what I am telling you?" !II certainly do," the man replied. (2) The Incident between him and Hadhrat Umat ~~ The narration has already passed in the chapter entitled "Condemning Rulers who Live Lives Above the Standards of the Common people,,(3) that when Hadhrat Umar ~).;..~ pushed open the door (of Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~!s home), he found that it had no lock. The two men entered the dark room and Hadhrat Umar ~~ had to feel his way around until he found Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~. When Hadhrat Umar ~ felt the pillow of Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~, he found that it was made from the blanket used on animals.

When he felt the ground, there was only sand and when he felt the clothing of Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~, he discovered that it was a flimsy shawl. Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ asked, "Who is this? Is it the Ameerul Mu'mineen?" When Hadhrat Umar ~,~ confirmed that he was the Ameerul Mu'mineen, Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ said, ''You are late. We had been waiting for you all year." Hadhrat Umar ~).;..~ said, "May Allaah have mercy on you. Have I not granted you sufficient wealth? Have I not given you plenty?" Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ said, "0 Uman DoyounotrememberaHadiththat Rasulullaah ~ mentioned (1) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya ('loLl Pg.222).

(2) Sifatus Safwah ('loLl Pg.263). (3) Under the subheading "The Incident Between Hadhrat Umar ~~ and a group of Sahabah ~~ in Shaam". THE LIVES OF THE SAfIABAH ~)JJ~ (Vol-2) to us?" "which Hadith?" asked Hadhrat Umar ~. Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~ replied, "(The Hadith in which Rasulullaah ~ said,) 'The limit of a person's possessions in this world should be like the provisions of a traveller.'" "Oh yes (I have heard the Hadith)" confirmed Hadhrat Umar ~,~. Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ then asked, "Now what have we done after Rasulullaah ~, 0 Umar?" The two Sahabah ~~ then continued reminding each other (of the words of Rasulullaah~) with tears in their eyes until morning arrived .. The Abstinence of Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Afraa®~~ The Incident with Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Concerning his Attire Hadhrat Aflah the freed slave of Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob ~ narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~ used to have a set of exclusive clothing made for the veterans of Badr.

When he sent such a set to Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Afraa~, Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ told Hadhrat Aflah to sell it. When Hadhrat Aflah sold it for one thousand five hundred Dirhams, Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~.~ instructed him to purchase some slaves with the money. Hadhrat Afla managed to buy five slaves. Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ then said, "By Allaah! Any man who prefers wearing two sheets of cloth to setting five slaves free is certainly most foolish." He then set all the slaves free. When Hadhrat Umar ~ heard that Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Afraa ~ did not wear the clothing he sent to him, he had a crude set of clothing made for him that cost a hundred Dirhams.

When the messenger brought the clothing to him, Hadhrat Mu'aadh· ~ said, "I do. nor. think that the Ameerul Mu'mineen had sent you to give that to me." When the messenger swore that he had been sent to him, Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ took the outfit and went to Hadhrat Umar ~. He then asked, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! Have you sent this outfit for me?" Hadhrat Umar ~~ replied, ''Yes. We had sent to you an outfit that we had made for you and your brethren but subsequently heard that you did not wear it (and therefore sent you this simple clothing)." Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! Even though I do not wear such clothing, I would still like to receive the best of that which you receive." Hadhrat Umar ~~ then gave him the same type of (good) clothing (as he had been giving before). (1) The Abstinence of Hadhrat Jalaaj Ghitfaani ~~~ His Abstinence from Eating to his Fill after Accepting Islaam Hadhrat ]alaaj ~~ says, "Since the time I accepted Islaam at the hands of Rasulullaah ~, I have never filled my belly.

I eat only what is sufficient to (1) Uma~ bin Shabba, as quoted in Sifatus Safwah (Vol.! Pg.188). TIlE LWES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~J1~ (Vol-2) sustain me.'" A narration of Bayhaqi states that he lived to a ripe old age of one hundred and twenty years, fifty years during the Period of Ignorance and seventy years as a Muslim. (I) The Abstinence of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar®~~ His Life Hadhrat Hamzabin Abdullaah bin Umar ~ says tl).at whenever Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ had plenty of food, he would never eat to his fill after he had found someone to share it with him. Hadhrat Ibn Mutee once came to visit him. Seeing that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~'s body had become very frail, he said to (Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~'s wife) Hadhrat Safiyya ~, "Do you not look after him?

Why do you not prepare good food for him so that his body could return to him?" She replied, "That is exactly what we do. However, he leaves out no family person and no other person who comes to him without inviting them to eat with him (they then eat and he does not). You speak to him about it." Hadhrat Ibn Mutee then said (to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~lJ,1~), "0 Abu Abdur Rahmaan! Why do not eat so that your body could return to you?" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ replied, "For the past eighty years I have never once eaten to my fill (or he said, III have only once eaten to my fill"). Now you want me to fill my belly when all that remains of my life is like the thirst of a donkey (only a few moments)?" (2) Hadhrat Umar bin Hamza bin Abdullaah bin Umar ~~~ repoits that he was once sitting with his father when a man passed by. He (Hadhrat Hamza) asked, "Tell me what you were saying to (my father) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ that day when I saw you speaking to him at Jurf." The man replied, "I said, '0 Abu Abdur Rahmaan!

Your body has become frail, your age has advanced and those attending your gatherings neither acknowledge your rights nor your position (because of which they tire you by keeping you engaged for extended periods of time). Why do you not instruct your wife to prepare some especially good food for you when you return home. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ angrily replied, "Shame on you! By Allaah! I have never eaten to my fill for not only eleven years, twelve years, thirteen years or fourteen years (but for eighty years). I have not done so even once.

Why should I do so now when all that remains of my life is like the thirst of a donkey (only a few moments)?" (3) His Statement when he was Presented with 'Jawaarish' Hadhrat Ubaydullaah bin Adi who was a freed slave of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin (1) Tabraani. as quoted in Targheeb Wat Tarheeb (Yol.3 Pg.423).Abul Abbaas Sarraaj in his Taareekh and Khateeb in his Muttafaq have also reported the narration, as quoted in Isaabah (VoL2 Pg.328). Ibn Asaakir has also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo!.7 Pg.861. (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.! Pg.298). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol. I Pg.298).

THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH l@l~~ (Vol-2) Vmar ~~ reports that he once returned from Iraq and went to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~~. After greeting him, he said, "I have brought you a gift." "What is it?" asked Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~c~. "Jawaarish," was the reply. "What is ;awaarish?" enquired Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~~. He vbaydullaah explained, "It aids the digestion of food." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar remarked, "What will I do with it when I have never filled my belly for the past forty years?" (I) Hadhrat Muhammad bin Seereen narrates that someone once said to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~~, "Should prepare some Jawaarish for yoU?" "What is this Jawaarish?" enquired Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~~. The man replied, "It is a preparation that aids digestion when you have eaten too much and feel bloated." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~ said, "I have never eaten to my fill for the past four months.

This is not because I cannot find any food to eat. However, I have lived with people (Rasulullaah ~ and the Sahabah ~~) who would sometimes eat and stay hungry at other times." (2) His Abstinence After the Demise of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~~ once said, "Since the time Rasulullaah was taken away, I have never laid a brick upon a brick (never built anything) and never planted a single date palm." (3) The Narration of Hadhrat Jaabir 5)~~ and Suddi Hadhrat Jaabir ~~ says, "Besides Abdullaah bin Vmar ~~, there was none amongst us who received worldly wealth without the world turning towards him and he being inclined towards it." (4) Hadhrat Suddi says, "I have seen a large group of Sahabah ~.\1.1~ who felt that besides Abdullaah bin Vmar ~, none of them remained in the same condition in which Rasulullaah ~ left them." (5) The Abstinence of Hadhrat Hudayfah bin Yamaan~~ Hadhrat Saa'idah bin Sa'd bin Hudayfah narrates that Hadhrat Hudayfah ~ used to say, "No day is more comforting and more pleasing to me than the day r return to my family to find that they have no food and are saying, We have been unable to get anything to eat.' This is because I have heard Rasulullaah ~ say, 'More than the family of a sick person prevents him from (harmful) food, Allaah prevents a Mu'min from the wealth of this world. This is because Allaah cares more to safeguard the Mu'min from hardship than a father cares to safeguard his own son.",(6) (I) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.! Pg.300). (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.l Pg.300). Ibn Sa'd (Vol.4 Pg. 110) has also reported the narration in brief.

(3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol. I Pg.303). Ibn Sa'd (Vol.4 Pg.125) has also reported the narration. (4) Abu Sa'eed A'raabi, reporting from reliable sources. (5) Abul Abbaas Sarraaj in his Taareekh, as quoted in Isaabah (Vo1.2 Pg.347). (6) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.!

Pg.277). Tabraani has reported a similar narration but Haythami (Vol. 10 Pg.275) has commented on the chain of narrators. THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) Rebuking and Advising Caution to those who Do Not Abstain from Worldly Luxuries and Who Indulge themselves Rebuking Hadhrat Aa'isha ti®~~ for eating Twice in a Day Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ says, "Rasulullaah ~ once saw that I had eaten (full meals) twice during a single day and said, '0 Aa'isha! Are you not interested in any activity besides your stomach? Eating twice during one day is extravagance and Allaah does not like the extravagant ones.m (1) The Parting Advice Rasulullaah ~~ gave to Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~~ Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ says, "I was sitting and weeping by the side of Rasulullaah ~(at his deathbed) when he said, What makes you weep? If you wish to meet-with me (in the Aakhirah), you should suffice in this world with the mere provisions of a traveller and should never mix with the affiuent...,(2) Another narration states that Rasulullaah ~ added, "Never replace your clothing until you have patched them (and can wear them no more)." (3) A narration from Hadhrat Urwa @~ states that Hadhrat Aa'isha tf@r;.~ never got new clothing until she had patched her (old) clothing (to the extent) that some patches overlapped others.

Hadhrat Mu'aawiya @,~~ once sent her eighty thousand Dirhams but by the evening there was not a single Dirham left with her (she spent it all on the poor). Her servant asked, 'Why did you not use a Dirham from it to buy us some meat?" Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ said, "I would have done so had you reminded me about it." (4) The Advice Rasulullaah ~ gave to Hadhrat Abu Juhayfah ®~~ Hadhrat Abu jUhayfah @~ says that he once ate Thareed prepared with fatty meat because of which he was belching as he went to Rasulullaah ~. Rasulullaah ~ said, "Please do not belch in front of us, 0 Abu Juhayfah. Remember that those who fill themselves most in this world shall suffer the most hunger on the Day of Qiyaamah." Thereafter, Hadhrat Abu ]uhayfah @,~ never ate to his fill until the day he left this world. Whenever he ate during the mornings, he would not eat in the evenings and whenever he ate in the evenings, he would not eat in the mornings. (5) (1) Bayhaqi. as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (VoU Pg.42.3).

(2) Ibnul A'raabi. as quoted in Kanzui Ummaai (Vol.2 Pg.

(.3) Tirmidhi. Haakim and Bayhaqi. (4) Razeen. as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Voi.5 Pg.l26). (5) Tabraani. Haythami (Vol.5 Pg..3I) has commented on the chain of narrators. Ibn Abdul Birr has reported a similar narration in his isti'aab (Vol.4 Pg..37).

Bazzaar has also reported the narration but Haythami (Vol.lO Pg..32.3) has commented on the chain of narrators. Abu Nu'aym has also THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) The Incident Between Rasulullaah ~~ and a man with a Large Stomach Hadhrat ]a'da ~~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~ once saw a man with a large stomach. Sticking his finger into the man's stomach, Rasulullaah ~ said, "It would have been best for you if this (food) was in another (poor person's) stomach." Another narration states that a person once saw a dream about Rasulullaah ~. Rasulullaah ~ sent for him and he came to relate the dream to Rasulullaah ~. Because he was a man with a large belly, Rasulullaah ~ stuck his finger in the man's belly saying, "It would have been best for you if this (food) was in another place (in the belly of a poor man)." (I) Hadhrat Umar ~J'&~ Rebukes Hadhrat Jaabir ~~~ for Buying Meat for his Family Hadhrat Yahya bin Sa'eed reports that Hadhrat Umar ~~~ once saw Hadhrat ]aabir bin Abdullaah ~~~ with a man who was carrying some meat for him. Hadhrat Umar ~!@Ii§ said, "Does none of you ever desire to keep himself hungry for the sake of his neighbour or cousin?

Where has the verse of the Qur'aan left you in which Allaah says: - ("",i& -,-, ,... '.' -' 1"'"' ... ,.J~ ~;,~ (y. ~I ....;l.b-I OJ.r") t;i:u\ ~~ ~~ ~.:lIF ''You have used up your good things in your worldly life (and therefore have nothing foryourselves here) n. {Surah Ahqaaf, verse 20}(2) In another narration, Hadhrat ]aabir ~!@Ii§ reports, "Umar bin Khattaab ~ once met me after I had purchased some meat for a Dirham. What is this, 0 ]aabir?' I replied, 'Because my family had a strong craving for meat, I bought them this meat for a Dirham.' Umar ~~ then started repeating (my words) 'My family had a strong craving'so much that I wished the Dirham had fallen away from me and that I had never met Umar ~.,,(3) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~~ narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~t:~~ once saw a Dirham in the hand of Hadhrat ]aabir ~~. 'What is that Dirham for?" asked Hadhrat Umar ~~. Hadhrat ]aabir ~)1~ replied, "I intend to use it to purchase some meat for my family since they were craving for some." Hadhrat Umar ~~ remarked, 'Will you always buy something merely because you crave for it? Where has the verse of the Qur'aan left you in which AlIaah says: _ ("",& ..,,J ...... , ,.9 ...

"" ,-', ... ' ....~ (y. ~I ....;l.b-I oJ.r") t;i:UI ~~ ~~ ~~11' ". , ...... ''You have used up your good things in your worldly life (and therefore reported a similar narration in his Hilya (Vol. 7 Pg.2S6) without the addition of the concluding words "Thereafter, Hadhrat Abu ]uhayfah ~J.,~ never ate ... ". (I) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo\.S Pg.13) says that according to a narration of Ahmad, it was Rasulullaah ~ who saw the man in a dream.

Haythami has also commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Maalik, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.3 Pg.424). (3) Bayhaqi, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.3 PgA24). Ibn ]areer has also reported a longer narration, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzu/ UmmaaJ (VolA PgA07). THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J have nothing foryourselves here) '~ {SurahAhqaaf, verse 20}(l) Hadhrat Umar ~)J&~ Rebuked his Son Abdullaah ~~~ when he sees Meat with him Hadhrat Hasan ~ reports that Hadhrat Umar ~ once went to his son Abdullaah ~'s house at a time when he was eating some meat. "Why are you eating this meat?" Hadhrat Abdullaah ~~~ replied, "I was craving for some." Hadhrat umar ~,~ rebuked him saying, "will you always buy something merely because you crave for it?

It is enough to classify a person as extravagant for him to eat whatever he craves for." (2) The Advice Hadhrat Umar ~~ gave to Hadhrat Yazeed binAbu Sufyaan ~,~~ Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Jubayr reports that the news reached Hadhrat Umar ~~ that Hadhrat Yazeed bin Abu Sufyaan ~~ ate various types of meats. Hadhrat Umar ~:J.,~ then said to his slave Yarfa, "Let me know when his evening meal is served to him." When the meal was served to Hadhrat Yazeed ~,UJ~, Yarfa duly informed Hadhrat Umar ~~. Hadhrat Umar ~u.1~ went to Hadhrat Yazeed ~, greeted with Salaam and sought permission to enter. He entered when permission was granted and Hadhrat Yazeed ~.~ offered Hadhrat Umar ~~~ his dinner. When Thareed and meat were served, Hadhrat Umar ~ joined Hadhrat Yazeed ~~ in the meal. When roasted meat was served, Hadhrat Yazeed ~ took some while Hadhrat Umar ~ did not.

Hadhrat Umar ~.~ then exclaimed, "Allaah! Are you eating a meal after a meal, 0 Yazeed bin Abu sufyaan? I swear by the Being Who controls the life of Umar! If you oppose the lifestyle of Rasulullaah ~ and the Sahabah (@~, you will certainly be led off their path (and not reach the highest echelons ofJannah)." (3) Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Criticises the world Before the Sahabah ~~ Hadhrat Hasan reports that Hadhrat Umar ~ once passed by a rubbish dump and stopped there. When his companions felt disgusted (at the sight and stench). Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "This is your world that you aspire for (or he said, "This is your world that you rely upon").,,(4) The Letter Hadhrat Umar. ~~ Wrote to Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~)J&~ when he Built a Tall Building Hadhrat Salma bin Kulthoom reports that when Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~ built a tall building in Damascus, the news reached Hadhrat Umar ®~ in Madinah.

(1) Sa'eed bin Mansoor, Abd bin Humayd, Ibnul Mundhir, Haakim Abu Dawood Bayhaqi. as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (VolA PgA06). (2) Abdur Razzaaq, Ahmad in his Zuhd, Askari in his Mawaa'idh and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaai (VolA PgAOI). (3) Ibn Mubaarak, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzui Ummaai(Vol.4 PgAOl). (4) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (YoU PgA7). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~)j3~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Umar ®~~ wrote to him saying: "0 little builder, the son of the little builder's mother! Are the buildings of the Persians and Romans not sufficient for you that you had to go and build so many new buildings? 0 companions of Muhammad ~!

You are an example to others (others will emulate your examples)." (1) Another narration from Hadhrat Raashid bin Said states that when the news reached Hadhrat Umar ~~ that Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ had built porches (at house entrances) in Hims, he wrote to him saying: "0 little builder! Were the worldly decorations built by the Romans and Persians not sufficient for you? (How can you be doing this) When Allaah has commanded that these things be destroyed (that you should be simple)?" (2) Yet another narration states that Hadhrat Umar ~'t~r" e. ~,,~add d' "Were the worldly decorations and renovations built by the Romans and Persians not sufficient for you? (How can you be doing this) When Allaah has announced that these things should be destroyed? As soon as this letter reaches you, you should move from Hims to Damascus." Hadhrat Sutyaan says that this instruction was a form of punishment. (3) The Letter Hadhrat Umar ~~ Wrote to Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~,~~ to Demolish the Double Storey Building of Hadhrat Khaarijah bin Hudhaafah ~~~ Hadhrat Yazeed bin Abu Habeeb repo~ that Hadhrat Khaarija bin Hudhaafah ~~ was the first person to build a' double storey building in Egypt.

When he received news of this, Hadhrat Umar ®~ wrote the following letter to Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~ (the governor of Egypt): "Peace be on you. The news has reached me that Khaarijah bin Hudhaafah has built a double storey building. (By doing this) Khaarijah will be spying on his neighbours. You should therefore demolish the house as soon as this letter reaches you, Inshaa Allaah. Peace be on you." (4) Hadhrat Ummu Talq ~~ and the Instruction of Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah Roomi narrates that he once entered the house of Hadhrat Ummu Talq ~. Noticing that the roof of her house was extremely low, he asked, flO Ummu Talq!

Why is your roof so low?" "Dear son," she replied, "Umar (I) Ibn Asaakir. (2) Ibn Asaakir, Hannaad and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaaf (Vol. 8 Pg.62). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hiiya (Vol.7 Pg.305). . (4) Ibn Abdul Hakam, as quoted in Kanzuf Ummaaf (Vo1.8 Pg.63). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAII ~~~ (Vol-2) bin Khattaab ~~ issued instructions to all his governors saying, 'Do not construct tall buildings because your worst days will come when you construct tall buildings.",(l) The Letter HadhratUmar ~,~~Wrote to Hadhrat SaId ~~~ when he Sought Permission to Build a House Hadhrat Sufyaan bin uyayna reports that when Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas ~~ was governor of Kufa, he wrote to Hadhrat Umar ::El)J.,~, seeking permission to build himself a house. Hadhrat Umar ~~ wrote in reply, "Build only what is necessary to shield you from the sun and give you shelter from the rain because this world is only a place to make do with." Hadhrat Umar ::El)J.,~ also wrote to Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~ the governor of Egypt saying, "Treat your subjects as you would like a governor to treat you.,,(2) Hadhrat Umar ~~ Rebukes a Man who Built with Baked Bricks Hadhrat Sufyan reports that the news reached Hadhrat Umar ::El)J.,~ that a man used baked bricks to build.

Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "I had no idea that there will be people like Fir'oun in this Ummah because it was Fir'oun who said: (fA ~T~ a.)j''') (~~ ~ ~ij ~\JS. ~~ ~ ~jij) o Haamaan! Kindle for me a fire on sand (bake bricks for me), then construct a (high) tower for me. {Surah Qasas, verse 38}(3) Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob Ansaari ~~~ Rebukes Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~.~~ for Decorations on the Walls when his Son got Married Hadhrat Saalim the son of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ::El~ says, "I got married during the lifetime of my father. Amongst the people that my father invited was Abu Ayyoob ::El!J.7~. The walls of my room were covered with green curtains (as decorations). When Abu Ayyoob ~~ entered, he lowered his head (to scrutinise the wall) and discovered that they were indeed covered. He said, '0 Abdullaah!

You people cover your walls?, my father was embarrassed and said, 'Our women have overpowered us, 0 Abu Ayyoob.' Abu Ayyoob ::El1J.1~ remarked, 'I feared that others may be overpowered by their women, but I never had the fear of you being overpowered by them. I shall neither enter your house nor eat your food.",(4) (1) Ibn Sa'd and Bukhaari in his Adab, as quoted in KanzuI UmmaaI (VoL 8 Pg.63). (2) Ibn Abi Dunya and Deenowri. as quotf;d in Muntakhab KanzuJ UmmaaI (VolA PgA06). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hj/ya (Vol. 7 Pg.304). (4) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in KanzuI Ummaaf (VoLa Pg.63). THE liVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J The Parting Advice Hadhrat Abu Bakr ®,~~ gave to Hadhrat Salmaan ~!j.3~ Hadhrat Salmaan ~,~ reports that he once went to Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ and asked for some advice.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ said, "Fear Allaah, 0 Salmaan! You should know that there will be many conquests. Your share from it should be only that (food) -which you need for your stomach and that (clothing) which you need to cover yourself. You should also know that whoever performs his five salaahs is in the protection of Allaah in the mornings and in the evenings. You should also never kill anyone in Allaah's protection because you will then be breaching the security of Allaah because of which Allaah will throw you headlong into Jahannam." (1) Another narration from Hadhrat Hasan states that Hadhrat Salmaan Faarsi ~ visited Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ on his deathbed and asked, "Do give me some advice, 0 Khalifah of Rasulullaah ~." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ said, "Allaah shall open up the world to you so none of you should ever take more than what he needs just to get along." (2) The Parting Words Hadhrat Abu Bakr ®~~ spoke to Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ®!j.3~ Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ once visited Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~):l.7~ on his deathbed and greeted him with Salaam. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ said, "Although it has not yet arrived, I can see worldly wealth approaching.

It will however arrive and you people will then have curtains of silk and cushions of velvet. You will then (be so used to luxury that you will) experience difficulty using the woollen beddings of Azerbaijan, feeling as if you are lying on the thorns of the Su'daan tree. By Allaah! For one of,you to be brought forward and executed is better for him than swimming in the intoxication of this world. (3) Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~!j.3~ Rebukes his Companions about their Lack of Abstinence and his Narration Concerning the Abstinence of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Ali bin Rabaah narrates that he once heard Hadhrat Amr bin Al Aas ~~ say, "You people spend the morning and the evenings hankering after that which Rasulullaah ~ abstained from. You have started hankering after the world when Rasulullaah ~ stayed away from it.

By Allaah! Not a night passed Rasulullaah ~in his entire life without his debts exceeding his dues." Some of the Sahabah ~ then said, 'We did see Rasulullaah ~ taking loans." (4) (1) Ahmad in his Zuhdand Ibn Sa'd (Vo\.3 Pg.137), as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.8 Pg.233). (2) Deenowri, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.2 Pg.146). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hi/ya (Vol. I Pg.34). Tabraani has reported a Similar narration from Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf~, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.4 Pg.3621.

(4) Ahmad, reporting from reliable sources as confirmed in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.5 Pg.166). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~!J.1~ (Vol-2J Another narration states that Hadhrat Arnr bin Al Aas ®.l1.1~ said, "Never did three days pass Rasulullaah ~ in his entire life without his debts exceeding his dues." (1) Yet another narration states that Hadhrat Arnr bin Al Aas ®11.T;~ said, "How far are your lifestyles to that of your Nabi ~I Whereas he was most abstinent from the world, you people are most desirous of it." (2) What Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~,~~ said to his Son who asked him for a New Garment Hadhrat Maym,oon reports that when one of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~'s sons asked him for new lower garment, claiming that his was torn, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ said, "Cut your garment (off from where it is torn) and then wear the rest." When (he noticed that) the youngster did not like the response, he said, "Shame on YOU! Do not be one of those people who spend everything that Allaah provides for them on their bellies (on food) and backs (on clothing)." (3) The Incident Between Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~~ and Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~~ Hadhrat Thaabit reports that Hadhrat Abu Dharr ®.~ once passed by Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ®\l.7~ who was busy building a house for himself. Hadhrat Abu Dharr ®~ remarked, "You are loading large boulders on people's necks." Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ®~ explained, "I am having a house built." When Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ repeated his remark, Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ®.~ said, "Dear brotherl It appears as if you are upset with me for this." Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~ll1.1~ replied, "Had I passed you when you were tending to the faeces of your family, it would have been more pleasing to me than what I am now seeing." (4) What Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~~ said to his Daughter Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ when he saw her Wearing New Clothes Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ says, "I once wore a new upper garment of mine and was very taken aback by it as I looked at it. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~.l1.1~ said to me, 'What are you looking at? Allaah is not looking at you (with affection).' 'Why not?' I asked.

He replied, 'Don't you know that when self-adoration enters a servant because of worldly beauty, Allaah detests the person until the beauty is lost (and the self-adoration with it).' I then took off the garment and gave it away as sadaqah. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~\l.7~ then said, 'That shall perhaps atone for you.',,(S) (I) Haakim and Ibn Hibbaan. (2) Ah, reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vol.l Pg.315). Ibn Asaakir and Ibn Najjaar have also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.2 Pg.148). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoLl Pg.30l). (4) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.!

Pg.163). (5) Abu NU'aym in his Hilya (Vol.! Pg.37). THE liVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) The Incident of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~!J.1~ and a son of his who was About to Pass Away Hadhrat Habeeb bin Hamzah says that when death came to one of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~'s sons, the youngster kept looking at the pillOW. After he has passed away, the people informed Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ that they noticed his son looking towards the pillow. When the people lifted the corpse off the pillow, they noticed five or six Dinaars beneath it.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr @~ hit one hand on to the other saying, "Innaa Lillaahi wa Innaa Ilayhi Raaji'oonl I do not think that your skin will be able to withstand (the punishment for not spending in Sadaqah) those Dinaars." (1) What Hadhrat Ammaar ~!J.1~ said to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~!Ju~ when he called him to See the House he Had Built Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Hudhai reports that when Hadhrat AbdulIaah bin Mas'ood ~ built his house, he said to Hadhrat Ammaar ~~, "Come and have a look at what I have built." Hadhrat Ammaar @.~ went with him but when he saw the house, he said, "You have built a sturdy structure and have long hopes (of living there for a long time) yet your death is very near." (2) The Statement of Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ~!J.1~ when Invited for a Waleema Hadhrat Ataa narrates that he was once with Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri @)1~ when he was invited for a Waleema. When Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri @~ saw a variety of dishes, he remarked, "Do you not know that if Rasulullaah ~ ate in the mornings, he would not have dinner and if he ate dinner, he would not have meals in the mornings?" (3) (1) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.! Pg.37). (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoL! Pg.142). (3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hflya (VoJ.3 Pg.323).

Abu Nu'aym has commented on the chain of narrators. TIlE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2)