Hazrat Sa‘eed bin Musayyib (rahimahullah) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “There is no man from the Muslims whose wealth benefited me (in the path of deen) more than the wealth of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).” Hazrat Sa‘eed (rahimahullah) thereafter mentioned, “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would deal in the wealth of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) like his own wealth (i.e. on account of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) sacrificing everything for him to use for the cause of deen).” (Musannaf ‘Abdur Razzaaq #21319)
SPENDING WEALTH TO HELP THE MUSLIMS
Hazrat ‘Aamir bin ‘Abdillah bin Zubair (rahimahullah) reports:
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would purchase and free slaves who had accepted Islam in Makkah Mukarramah. In this manner, he would purchase and free the old women and female slaves. Noticing this, his father suggested to him, “O my son! I notice that you are purchasing and freeing the weak slaves! Why do you not purchase and free slaves who are strong men so that they can give you support, protect you and defend you?” Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) replied, “O my father! I am only freeing them for the sake of Allah Ta‘ala (not for my personal benefit).” (Taareekh-ul-Khulafaa pg. 126)
REFLECTIONS
Of what benefit is wealth if not spent for Allah Ta’ala’s pleasure.
This is the grand status of the first Khalifa of Islam, he led by example. A true leader and well-wisher!
These are extremely important qualities to imbibe, especially during the present global plight that the Ummah is facing.
May Allah Ta’ala grant His special protection to the Ummah of Rasulullah صلی الله عليه وسلم. Ameen