Selected Sayings of The Holy Prophet of Islam — Page 30
38. Anas, God be pleased with him, narrates that Abu Talha Ansari was the wealthiest of the Ansar, (the people of Medina who accepted Islam before the migration of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, to that town). The source of his income was from date-palm gardens, and the garden most dear to him was Bayruha. It was situated opposite the Prophet's mosque. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, used to enter it and drink its pure and fresh water. Anas, God be pleased with him, says, 'When the verse: You cannot attain to righteousness unless you spend out of that which you love' was revealed, Abu Talha, God be pleased with him, went to the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and said, '0 Messenger of Allah, Allah has revealed to you: You cannot attain to righteousness unless you spend out of that which you love', and the dearest of my possessions is the Bayruha garden. I give this as charity in the cause of Allah, and hope that Allah will accept this good deed and preserve it for the Hereafter. Use it, O Messenger of Allah, as Allah directs you. ' The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 'Excellent! it is a profitable asset. It is a profitable asset. 1 have heard what you propose, but I think you should give it to your relatives. ' Abu Talha, God be pleased with him,said, 'I will do as you have told me, 0 Messenger of Allah. ' Abu Talha, God be pleased with him, accordingly divided it between his near relatives and the children of his uncle. ' (Bukhari) 39. Adiyi bin Hatim, God be pleased with him,narrates that the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said. "Give charity to save yourself from the fire even if it be by giving a portion of a date. " (Bukhari) 30