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CHARITY

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“Utbah son of Harith joined the afternoon prayer in Medina led by the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him. The moment the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, concluded the prayer he (the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him) stood up quickly and went to one of his rooms stepping over the shoulders of the worshipers. His haste made people curious. When he returned he realized people were wondering what had called him away so urgently. So he told them: ‘I remembered I had a piece of silver (or gold) left and this disturbed me, but now I have now arranged for its distribution.’"

In another narration:

Left with me was a piece of silver (or gold) intended for charity. I was disturbed that it should remain with me overnight.”

Bukhari and Muslim with a chain up to Abu Hurairah who related this.