Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
On one occasion, Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) sent four hundred gold coins to Hazrat Abu ‘Ubaidah bin Jarraah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and instructed the messenger to remain behind a little while and see what he does with the wealth.
When Hazrat Abu Ubaydah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) received the wealth, he said, “May Allah have mercy on him (referring to Hazrat Umar).”
He then said to his slave girl, “Take these seven gold coins to that person, and these five to that person.” In this manner, he distributed the entire sum of wealth. The slave returned and informed Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) then sent the same amount of wealth to Hazrat Mu’aaz bin Jabal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and he gave the messenger the same instruction.
Upon receiving the wealth, Hazrat Mu’aaz bin Jabal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “May Allah have mercy on him (referring to Hazrat Umar).”
Hazrat Mu’aaz (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) also distributed all the wealth besides two dinaars which his wife requested him to use to purchase somethings which they needed. When the messenger informed Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) of his actions, Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was greatly pleased and remarked, “They are brothers alike in doing good works.”
