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had been given, rather, he would distribute whatever came his way to the needy and it
so happened that he had been given a fine cloak so he gave it to Abu Abs. Abu Abs was
delighted, but instead of keeping it he sold it and with its proceeds bought a cloak of
lesser quality, some food for his family and journey.
As the Muslims rode to Khaybar, the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) chanced to
see Abu Abs wearing his new cloak so he inquired what he had done with the cloak he
had given him. When the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) learned of Abu Abs'
action he was well pleased and told him that if he lived long enough he would indeed
have more than enough to suffice his needs, indeed, he told him, that he would have so
much it would not be good for him!
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The Poem of Aamir Al Akwa’s Son
As the journey progressed, a companion asked Aamir, Al-Akwas son to recite some of
his poetry. Aamir dismounted and led the camels, reciting in a sweet voice:
so happened that he had been given a fine cloak so he gave it to Abu Abs. Abu Abs was
delighted, but instead of keeping it he sold it and with its proceeds bought a cloak of
lesser quality, some food for his family and journey.
As the Muslims rode to Khaybar, the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) chanced to
see Abu Abs wearing his new cloak so he inquired what he had done with the cloak he
had given him. When the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) learned of Abu Abs'
action he was well pleased and told him that if he lived long enough he would indeed
have more than enough to suffice his needs, indeed, he told him, that he would have so
much it would not be good for him!
4
The Poem of Aamir Al Akwa’s Son
As the journey progressed, a companion asked Aamir, Al-Akwas son to recite some of
his poetry. Aamir dismounted and led the camels, reciting in a sweet voice: