A blessing for one, a liability for another
Al-Risala (English), April 1991, p. 7
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
A blessing for one, a liability for another
1991 4 April 7 A blessing for one, a liability for another (114) After the Battle of Hunayn, the Prophet presented Hakim ibn Hezam with a gift. It seemed inadequate to Hakim, so the Prophet presented him with something more. “Which of your presents was better?” Hakim asked. ‘‘The first,” the Prophet replied. “You know, Hakim, this property is a fair green pasture. Whoever receives something given out of generosity shall be blessed therein; but whoever takes something out of greed shall not be blessed therein; and he shall be as one that eats and is not filled. The hand which gives is better than the hand which receives.” “Even from you, Prophet of God?” asked Hakim. “Yes, even from me.” was the Prophet’s reply
(Kanzul Ummal)
