{"id":14999,"date":"2020-03-02T19:08:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T17:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=14999"},"modified":"2020-03-02T19:08:09","modified_gmt":"2020-03-02T17:08:09","slug":"part-12-series-on-the-shamaail-the-noble-character-and-sublime-conduct-of-rasulullah-sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=14999","title":{"rendered":"Part 12 \u2013 Series on the Shamaa\u2019il (the noble character and sublime conduct) of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)"},"content":{"rendered":"

How would Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) spend wealth in the path of Allah Ta\u2018ala<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Translation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Hazrat \u2018Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) reports that on one occasion, a needy person came to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and then asked him to give him something. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) replied, \u201cI do not have anything by me (at present to give you), but you may go and purchase something on my name (as a debt upon me). When I receive some wealth, I will settle the debt.\u201d Hazrat \u2018Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) said, \u201cO Messenger of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! You have already given him (prior to this, what you had possessed). Allah Ta\u2018ala did not make you responsible for that which you do not have ability over (on account of which you do not need to allow him to take a debt on your name).\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was not pleased with this statement (and advice) of Hazrat \u2018Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu). Thereupon, a person from the Ansaar said, \u201cO Rasul of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), spend whatever you wish, and do not fear any decrease from the Lord of the \u2018Arsh (Throne).\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) smiled and the happiness could be seen on his mubaarak countenance due to the statement of the Ansaari. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) then said, \u201cThis is exactly what I have been commanded to do (by Allah Ta\u2018ala).\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Commentary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the time when the needy person had come to Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) asking for something, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) did not possess anything and therefore politely and lovingly explained to him that he did not have anything at present to offer him, but if he wished, he may purchase something from someone as a debt on his name which he will settle later on. However, Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), out of his deep love for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), advised him that he should not put himself into financial difficulty to fulfil the need of the person.<\/p>\n

According to Allamah ibnu Hajar Makki (rahimahullah), the statement of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) to Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) – \u0623\u0639\u0637\u064a\u062a\u0647- that you had given him something- was in reference to the financial assistance that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had provided him with prior to this occasion.<\/p>\n

However, according to Hazrat Mulla Ali Qaari (rahimahullah), the statement of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) to Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) – \u0623\u0639\u0637\u064a\u062a\u0647- translates as \u2018you have given him your kindness through politely explaining to him that you do not possess anything at this time.\u2019 Hence, there is no need for you to put yourself into financial difficulty by allowing him to take a debt on your name.<\/p>\n

Allaamah Munaawi (rahimahullah) explained that the statement of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) to Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) – \u0623\u0639\u0637\u064a\u062a\u0647-referred to both the aforementioned meanings (i.e. you have given him wealth before this and you have spoken politely in explaining to him that you do not possess anything at this time).<\/p>\n

Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was not pleased with the advice of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) as it was not in keeping with the high levels of generosity which he was commanded by Allah Ta\u2018ala to uphold in his personal self. The advice of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was not against shariah. Had it been against shariah, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) would have certainly expressed his verbal disapproval and corrected him. However, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) did not correct him, but merely expressed dissatisfaction through his Mubaarak countenance. Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) understood that whatever Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) said was out of his deep love for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), and hence he was excused.<\/p>\n

Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) became pleased with the statement of the Ansaari sahaabi as it was in keeping with the high levels of generosity which Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was commanded to uphold by Allah Ta\u2018ala in his personal self. The meaning of the statement of the Ansaari sahaabi\u2019s statement, \u201cO Rasul of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), spend whatever you wish, and do not fear any decrease from the Lord of the \u2018Arsh (Throne)\u201d is that the Great Deity who is the Lord of the \u2018Arsh is such that nothing of His bounties and treasures will decrease through Him bestowing you with His grace. Hence, you should go on spending on the creation so that He will continue granting His grace to you.<\/p>\n

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyyah (rahimahullah) mentioned that the advice of the Ansaari sahaabi was the exact instruction which Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had given to Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu).<\/p>\n

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (Radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) reports that on one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had seen a heap of dates by Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) which he was keeping for future needs. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alahi wasallam) encouraged him to spend it in the path of Allah Ta\u2018ala and said, \u201cSpend, O Bilaal, and do not fear decrease from the Lord of the \u2018Arsh.\u201d<\/p>\n

The incidents of the generosity of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) are so numerous that it is not possible for any person to encompass and mention them all. The crux of the matter was that for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to express generosity, it was not even necessary for him to possess wealth. Hence, it was the general practice of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to take a loan and spend on the needy, as is mentioned in the hadith under discussion.<\/p>\n

The incident of Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) \u2013 the treasurer of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hazrat \u2018Abdullah Al-Hawzani (rahimahullah) mentions that he once met Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) in Halab (a city in Shaam). On meeting Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), he asked him, \u201cO Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu)! Tell me of the manner in which Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) would spend wealth for the cause of deen.\u201d Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied:<\/p>\n

From the time Allah Ta\u2018ala deputed him as a Nabi until he left this world, the wealth he possessed was entrusted to me. Whenever a Muslim would come to him and he would notice that he did not have sufficient clothing, he would instruct me to provide clothing for him. I would therefore take a loan through which I would purchase a shawl and whatever else was needed after which I would clothe and feed that person. This continued until, one day, a disbeliever approached me and said, \u201cO Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu)! I possess plentiful wealth so don\u2019t go to anybody else when you need a loan.\u201d Accordingly, I commenced going to him for loans and ceased taking loans from other people.<\/p>\n

One day, when I had performed wudhu and was now standing, about to call out the azaan for salaah, I saw the same disbeliever nearby amongst a group of traders. When he spotted me, he called out, \u201cO Abyssinian!\u201d and began speaking to me very rudely and harshly. He asked me, \u201cDo you know how long it is until the end of the month?\u201d I replied, \u201cThe end of the month is close.\u201d He said, \u201cThere are only four nights left! When the month is over, I am going to take you as my slave in exchange of the money you owe me. I have not been loaning you wealth due to you or your companion\u2019s honor. I only gave you loans so that you will become my slave and I will make you graze the goats once again.\u201d When I heard these words, I was alarmed and taken by surprise. Nevertheless, I called out the azaan and we performed Esha salaah.<\/p>\n

When Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) returned home after the salaah, I went to him and sought permission to enter and speak to him. When he granted me permission, I entered and said, \u201cO Rasul of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! May my father and mother be sacrificed for you! I had mentioned to you that I am taking loans from a certain disbeliever. That same disbeliever has now threatened to take me as his slave if I do not pay him by the end of the month. Neither you nor I have the means to pay him and he wishes to disgrace me. Permit me to flee to some other locality which has accepted Islam where I will remain until Allah Ta\u2018ala provides you with the means to pay the money I owe.\u201d I then left and proceeded home. On reaching home, I collected my sword, bag, spear and sandals and left them at my head side after which I lay down, facing the horizon. Such was my state of worry that I was initially unable to sleep. Whenever I fell asleep, I would instantly awake with a shock. I eventually managed to fall and remain asleep and only awoke when the rays of subh saadiq (first dawn) had spread horizontally across the sky.<\/p>\n

I had just decided to set out and leave when a person came running to me calling, \u201cO Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu)! Respond to the call of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)!\u201d I immediately hastened towards Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and, on reaching him, saw four animals laden with goods nearby. Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) addressed me saying, \u201cGlad tidings! Allah Ta\u2018ala has created means for you to pay off your debt.\u201d I praised Allah Ta\u2018ala on hearing this good news and Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) asked, \u201cDid you not pass by the four animals kneeling (nearby)?\u201d I replied in the affirmative to which Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said, \u201cVerily the camels together with their loads are yours.\u201d When I looked, I saw that they were laden with fabrics and food which the leader of Fadak had gifted to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said, \u201cTake them with you and settle your debts.\u201d I did as instructed, taking the camels and offloading the goods. I then tied the camels and went to call out the azaan for the Fajr salaah.<\/p>\n

When we had completed performing the Fajr salaah, I made my way to Baqee\u2018 and inserted my fingers into my ears (to assist me to raise my voice) and called out at the top of my voice, \u201cWhoever wishes to collect the money which Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) owes him should present himself!\u201d I continued to sell the goods and pay the debts as the creditors arrived, bartering in exchange of the monies owed, until every single debt had been settled and I even had one and a half or two ooqiyah<\/em> to spare. By this point, most of the day had already passed.<\/p>\n

I went to the musjid where I found Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) sitting on his own. After I made salaam to him, he asked me what had happened. I replied, \u201cAllah Ta\u2018ala has paid every debt of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) so that no debt remains.\u201d He then asked me, \u201cIs there any leftover wealth?\u201d \u201cYes, two gold coins.\u201d I replied. Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) urged me saying, \u201cSee that you relieve me of them (by giving them in sadaqah)! I will not go to any of my wives until you have not relieved me of the two gold coins.\u201d As nobody thereafter arrived to whom I could give the sadaqah, Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) did not go to the homes of any of his wives and spent the entire night in the musjid.<\/p>\n

Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) remained in the musjid until the second day was now coming to an end. Only then did two travelers arrive who I took with me to feed and clothe. After we had performed the esha salaah, Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) called me and asked me what had happened. I replied, \u201cAllah Ta\u2018ala has relieved you of the wealth.\u201d Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said \u201cAllahu Akbar!\u201d and praised Allah Ta\u2018ala out of gratitude as he had feared leaving this world while possessing the wealth. I then followed him as he went to the homes of all his respected wives, greeting them in turn, until he finally arrived at the home of the wife whose turn it was that night.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) then said to Hazrat \u2018Abdullah Al-Hawzani (rahimahullah), \u201cThis is the answer to your question, this is how Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) would spend in the path of Allah Ta\u2018ala.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(Sunan Abu Dawood #3055)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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