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Among the beauties of the Prophetic biography.

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Worldly generosity.

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Who would have expected that a human being, possessing most human traits,

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would remain unbewitched by alluring, ostentatious wealth?

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And that he would not be deceived by extravagant, sprawling riches?

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Yet, when the occasion for such wealth arose,

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he would use it to reconcile hearts,

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to console souls,

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and to strengthen groups.

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That is the Messenger of Allah, the chosen Prophet.

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On the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him,

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a man asked the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, for a flock of sheep filling the space between two mountains,

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and he gave it to him.

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The man returned to his people and said,

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"O my people, embrace Islam!

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For by Allah, Muhammad gives with the generosity of one who does not fear poverty."

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Anas said,

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"A man might embrace Islam desiring nothing but the world,

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yet he would not remain in that state

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until Islam became dearer to him than the world and all that is in it."

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That wealth, which often overwhelms the soul,

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the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, invested in guiding people and reconciling their hearts,

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making them faithful soldiers for the religion of Allah.

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He would embrace them with wealth and gifts,

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and then faith would blossom in their hearts,

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growing beautifully,

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until the religion of Allah became dearer to them than any wealth or status.

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This is a rare form of generosity,

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which he, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, practiced

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to show us how insignificant the world was in his eyes,

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and that he prepared it for gains in faith and calling to Allah,

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never hoarding it for his own sake,

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or to build a grand legacy that might captivate the masses.

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For true glory lies in increasing the number of Muslims

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and cultivating followers in the truth.

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As it is stated in the hadith:

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"By Allah, for Allah to guide one man through you

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is better for you than the best of camels."

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And Allah is the Grantor of success.

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Among the beauties of the Prophetic biography.