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English_Biography_Shefa_of_Prophet_Muhammad, page : 72
When it came to giving gifts Abbas' son tells us that the Prophet was the most generous, and he was even more generous during Ramadan. When Gabriel came to him, he was more generous than even the wind which is sent.
Anas related the story about a man who went to the Prophet and asked him to give him something. The Prophet gave him the flocks of sheep grazing between two mountains. Upon his return to his tribe he declared, "Become a Muslim! Muhammad gives the gift of a man who does not fear poverty!"
It is known that he gave a hundred camels to many people. To Safwan he first gave a hundred then two hundred more. This generous characteristic was well known even before he was entrusted to deliver the Message. Waraka, Nawfal's son told him, "You bear all and assist the incapacitated."
Upon the defeat of the tribe of Hawazin, rather than keeping the six thousand women and children captives he returned them all to their tribe.
Abbas was given so much gold by the Prophet he could not carry it. He never turned down the request of anyone until there was none left to give away.
Another time a man came to him and asked to give him something. The
Prophet had nothing to give but rather than let the man return empty handed he said, "I do not have anything, but buy something on my account and I will pay for it when I get some money." Omar was present and said, "Allah has not commanded you to do what you are unable to do." The Prophet was not predisposed to the remark, whereupon a man from the Ansar said, "O Messenger of Allah spend! Do not fear a decrease from the Owner of the Throne!" Upon hearing this, the Prophet smiled and his pleasure could be seen on his face. Then he said, "This is what I am commanded."
Anas tells us the Messenger of Allah never kept any wealth for the following day.
There many reports similar to these depicting the Prophet’s generosity and his bountifulness.
The Prophet's Courage and Bravery
Anas related the story about a man who went to the Prophet and asked him to give him something. The Prophet gave him the flocks of sheep grazing between two mountains. Upon his return to his tribe he declared, "Become a Muslim! Muhammad gives the gift of a man who does not fear poverty!"
It is known that he gave a hundred camels to many people. To Safwan he first gave a hundred then two hundred more. This generous characteristic was well known even before he was entrusted to deliver the Message. Waraka, Nawfal's son told him, "You bear all and assist the incapacitated."
Upon the defeat of the tribe of Hawazin, rather than keeping the six thousand women and children captives he returned them all to their tribe.
Abbas was given so much gold by the Prophet he could not carry it. He never turned down the request of anyone until there was none left to give away.
Another time a man came to him and asked to give him something. The
Prophet had nothing to give but rather than let the man return empty handed he said, "I do not have anything, but buy something on my account and I will pay for it when I get some money." Omar was present and said, "Allah has not commanded you to do what you are unable to do." The Prophet was not predisposed to the remark, whereupon a man from the Ansar said, "O Messenger of Allah spend! Do not fear a decrease from the Owner of the Throne!" Upon hearing this, the Prophet smiled and his pleasure could be seen on his face. Then he said, "This is what I am commanded."
Anas tells us the Messenger of Allah never kept any wealth for the following day.
There many reports similar to these depicting the Prophet’s generosity and his bountifulness.
The Prophet's Courage and Bravery