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THE MIRACULOUS PIECE OF BREAD
When the companions were forced to migrate to Medina they had left in
secrecy to avoid further persecution by the Koraysh. The only possessions
they were able to take with them were the bare necessities of life which did
not amount to much.
Poverty had become a fact of life to the Muslims of Medina. Even those
that had once been wealthy in Mecca were now reduced to poverty. This,
however, did not matter to them, they were grateful for their freedom to
worship Allah and for the safe arrival of His Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, in Medina.
Occasionally, gifts were given to the Prophet, praise and peace be upon
him, sometimes it would be food, at other times clothing and other items.
However, he never kept the gifts for himself, rather, he would share or sell
and then distribute the proceeds among the companions. Whenever
THE MIRACULOUS PIECE OF BREAD
When the companions were forced to migrate to Medina they had left in
secrecy to avoid further persecution by the Koraysh. The only possessions
they were able to take with them were the bare necessities of life which did
not amount to much.
Poverty had become a fact of life to the Muslims of Medina. Even those
that had once been wealthy in Mecca were now reduced to poverty. This,
however, did not matter to them, they were grateful for their freedom to
worship Allah and for the safe arrival of His Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, in Medina.
Occasionally, gifts were given to the Prophet, praise and peace be upon
him, sometimes it would be food, at other times clothing and other items.
However, he never kept the gifts for himself, rather, he would share or sell
and then distribute the proceeds among the companions. Whenever