Spending for the cause of Islam in times of distress
Al-Risala (English), March 1993, p. 11
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.
Spending for the cause of Islam in times of distress
1993 3 March 11 Spending for the cause of Islam in times of distress (61) When Abu Bakr first became a Muslim, he possessed forty thousand dirhams, all of which wealth he devoted to the cause of Islam. At that time Islam was going through a difficult period. For this reason the Prophet said: “No one’s wealth has benefitted me so much as Abu Bakr’s.”(As related by Hesham ibn. Urwah who heard this from his father.)
Thrift, even in the midst of plenty
1993 3 March 11 Thrift, even in the midst of plenty (62) The Prophet once passed by Saad while the latter was pouring water over himself from a large vessel to perfom his ablution. “What is this extravagance, O Saad?” said the Prophet. “Prophet of God:” said Saad, “Can there be extravagance even in one’s ablutions?” “Yes indeed,” replied the Prophet, “even if you are standing on the banks of a river.”
(Ahmad. Musnad)
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