Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 472
CHAPTER 19 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Generosity and Spending in the Way of All a h 472 price. When Hadrat J a bir ra came to receive this money, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa told him to take the money and as well as his camel. In this way he not only helped his dear Companion, he safeguarded his self-respect as well. 27 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa used to get very upset on seeing the needs of the poor people and did not rest until he had helped them. A delegation of Mu d ar tribe came to see him. Seeing their bare feet, their use of animal skins as covering and their faces showing signs of starvation, the colour of his face changed. Restlessly he went inside his house and came out again. He told Bil a l ra to summon people. People gathered at the call of Bil a l ra. H u du r sa delivered a persuasive sermon and advised people to help this delegation. The Companions acted on the advice generously and procured all the essential things. When the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa saw his heartfelt wish being fulfilled, his face lit up with delight. 28 Ab u Usaid ra relates, "Whenever we requested anything from the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , he never refused. " Hadrat ‘Al i ra elaborates it further by saying, "Whenever H u du r sa intended to fulfil the request of a beggar, he would say, 'Yes'. And if his reply to the request was in the negative, he would stay silent. The word 'no' never came on his tongue. " 29