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One of the beauties of the Prophet’s biography | Episode (21) | Direct quality
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Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah).
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Immediate generosity.
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It is a remarkable form of giving, characterized by a lightning speed that captures the eyes and captivates those present.
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Its essence lies in a noble sacrifice that is indifferent to any sense of awkwardness.
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It does not shy away from the requests and needs of people, no matter how burdensome or taxing they may be.
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Yet, his personality was inherently beloved and naturally inclined toward generosity and benefiting others.
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Such was the Chosen One, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
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Sahl Ibn Sa'd, may Allah be pleased with him, said:
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A woman came with a burdah (a cloak).
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He asked, "Do you know what a burdah is?"
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They replied, "Yes."
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It is a garment with a woven border.
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She said, "O Messenger of Allah,
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I have woven this with my own hands to clothe you."
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, accepted it, as he was in need of it.
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He then came out to us wearing it as his lower garment.
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A man from the people said,
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"O Messenger of Allah,
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give it to me to wear."
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He said, "Yes."
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, sat in the gathering for a while,
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then he went back, folded it,
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and sent it to him.
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The people said to the man,
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"You did not do well.
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You asked him for it,
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even though you knew he never turns away a seeker."
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The man replied,
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"By Allah, I did not ask him for it
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except that it might be my shroud on the day I die."
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Sahl said,
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"And indeed, it became his shroud."
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Imagine,
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if something like that were to happen to one of us,
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we would be distressed by the awkwardness,
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criticize the one who asked,
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and turn the incident into the talk of the town,
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lecturing on the proper etiquette of requesting and benefiting from others.
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The best among us would be one who gives money and then turns away from the person.
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And Allah is the One whose help is sought.
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Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah).