Hadhrat
Anas (Radhiyallaho anho) says, "Abu Talhah owned the best gardens in
Madinah, and they were more numerous than those of any other Ansari. One of his
gar-dens was known by the name of Bir Ha, and this was his most favourite
resort. It was close to the Prophet's (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) musjid and
the water of its well was sweet and abundant. The Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe
wasallam) often visited that garden, and drank of the water. When Allah
revealed the verse,
"You will not attain unto
piety until you spend of that which Ye love (III: 92)."
Hadhrat
Abu Talhah (Radhiyallaho anho) repaired to the Prophet's presence and thus
opened his heart,
"O,
Prophet of Allah! I love Bir Ha very much. As Allah wants us to spend precisely
that which we love, I make over that garden to be spent in the path of Allah as
you please."
The
Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was very much pleased, and remarked:
"What
a fine present (to Allah)! I think it would be best utilized if you distribute
it among your own heirs."
Hadhrat
Abu Talhah (Radhiyallaho anho) went and acted upon the Prophet's advice.
Are
we prepared to part with any of our dear things for the sake of Allah so
quickly, after reading a verse of the Qur'an or listening to a well-delivered
sermon?
Even
when we wish to make a charitable endowment, usually we do it only for our
death-beds or else when we are so displeased with some relatives that we decide
to disinherit them. But, when an occasion of public spending like marriage
comes round, we are eager to win popularity even if we have to take a loan on
interest.
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