Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 458
CHAPTER 19 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Generosity and Spending in the Way of All a h 458 The Tradition of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa and his Advice The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa gave us the excellent examples of spending in the way of All a h. His conduct as described by Hadrat ‘ A ’ishah ra was in complete conformity with the commands of the Holy Qur’ a n. His pious character reflects the Qur’ a nic teachings perfectly in his generosity in the way of All a h. He experienced the times of hardship. Even in such situations his high moral conduct was noticeable. At all times his attitude to life, was like that of a traveller who takes a break under the shade of a tree and then resumes his journey. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa did not have any inclination towards this transitory world and its wealth. 1 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa trained his family and his Companions in the same way. Once he addressed the gathering of his Companions and said, "Is there anyone amongst you who loves his inheritor's wealth more than his own wealth?" The Companions replied that there was no one amongst them who did not love his own wealth more. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "Remember this, your real wealth is what you send forth by spending in the way of All a h. Whatever you leave behind in this world belongs to your inheritors," 2 Once the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa had