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! 22 Muhammad (sa) gave them to the needy and passed away the very same day. 5 This was the blessed character of our Lord and Master, Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa). Each and every one of his action s was a living commentary of the Holy Quran. Sacrifices of Sahaba (ra) The Promised Messiah (as) says: “The Companions, may Allah be pleased with all of them, sacrificed their lives and wealth following in the character o f the Holy Prophet (sa). Allah not only accepted their sacrifices but also gave them the title of those who Allah was pleased with and they were pleased with Allah. Glory be to Allah! How great was the status of these people that even the Holy Prophet sa sa id that my companions are like stars (which are beneficial in navigation). Whoever you follow from among them, you will be guided. ” 6 Now let us take this narrative even further, and let us find such pearls from the lives of the companions which they left o ff on the path of financial sacrifice. There are about 50 verses in the Holy Quran with details and instructions about spending in the way of Allah. Let us study some of them to see how the com panions of the Holy Prophet Muammad (sa) acted upon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! 5 ! Hashmi, Majma Al - Rawala , vol. 3 p. 124 (Beirut) 6 Hadeeqatul Saliheen p. 937