Foreword

According to Jabir, the Prophet never said ‘no’ to any request. HADITH OF AL-BUKHARI AND MUSLIM. 157 ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud told how during the battle of Badr, one camel was shared by three men, namely Abu Lubabah, ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib, and the Prophet. When it was the Prophet’s turn to walk, the other two would say to him, ‘Mount the camel. We will walk in your place.’ The Prophet would reply, ‘Neither of you is stronger than I am, nor am I less eager for rewards than you.’ HADITH OF AHMAD IBN HANBAL.