Stories from Early Islam — Page 118
118 Messenger of Allah, I have left at home half of what I possessed’, replied Umar. The Holy Prophet saw thanked him and prayed for him. In the meantime, Abu Bakr also arrived with his contri - bution. The Holy Prophet saw asked, ‘Abu Bakr! What have you left at home?’ He answered ‘Only the name of Allah and his Messenger. The Holy Prophet saw thanked him and prayed for him. Umar realized that he would never be able to outdo Abu Bakr in such matters. Study Questions Question 1: For what purpose did the Holy Prophet saw raise the fund? Your response: ____________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________