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Story of Wealth and Poerty
By Abdullah jalaly
According to the teaching os islam every muslim knows that everyone is equal regardless of oneis wealthy poor. once prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was sitting with thier companions and teaching them the woed of wisdom and guidenc. one poor man arrived there in rags and salted everyone. He found a vacant place and sat comfortablly.
the poor man sat nect to very rich man. the rich man felt very disturbed at this and tried to collect the edges of his dress. the prophet (PDUH) observed this and addressed the rich man:"perhaps you are afriad that his poverty would affect you?"
the rich man said:"No, messenger of Allah",
"then perhaps you were worried about some of your wealth flying away to him?"
"no, messenger of Allah."
"then why did you draw yourselfe and your clothes away from him?"
the rich man said:"i admit that was the most unwanting thing to do. it was my mistake and i admit it. now to make compensation for it will five away half of my wealth to this muslim brother so that i may be forgiven" just as h said this, the poor man norse and said,"prophet of allah, i do not accept this offer." people represent were raken by surprise, they thought that the poor man was a fool, but then he explained:"prophet of Allah, i cannot accept this offer becuase i fear that i might then become arrogant and treat my muslime brother the way he did to me."
Reference:
- Sirat-Nabawi