The Outset of Dissension in Islam — Page 16
16 H A D RAT MIRZA BASHIR-UD-DIN MAHMUD AHMAD treated in a special manner, how would the prophecies contained in the Holy Quran and a ha d i th of the Holy Prophet sa , regarding their success, prosperity, comfort and wealth have been fulfilled? If after the fall of Caesar’s kingdom and victory over his treasury, Hadrat ‘ Umar ra had not given Caesar’s bangles to Sur a qah bin M a lik ra , how then would the prophecy of the Holy Prophet sa be fulfilled in which he said, “I see the bangles of Caesar in the hands of Sur a qah. ” I would also add, however, that whatever the companions received was not by usurping the rights of others. In fact, anyone who carried out even a small task in the government was given his right. The Khulaf a ’ were very cautious in this regard. The companions were merely given their fair share, though undoubtedly, it was greater than that of others, due to their work and former services. Then a group of them also took part in the wars that arose at the time and in exchange of this service they were just as deserving of a reward, as were others. However, it should also be remembered, that history proves that the companions did not have the habit of saving this money or spending it on their own souls. They only accepted their share in order to prove the truth of the words of Allah and His Messenger. Each and every one of them was an unparalleled model of generosity and munificence; their wealth was spent solely for the welfare and guardianship of the poor. THINKING ILL OF THE COMPANIONS IS WITHOUT REASON Therefore, the jealousy and ill-will which had taken root in some people, with respect to the companions was without reason and cause. However, this seed had been sown irrespective