Now accept something from me and take of this money whatever you wish.

Now accept something from me and take of this money whatever you wish.” The Holy Prophet said, “I expect nothing.” The Bedouin said, “Accept a gift from me.” The Holy Prophet said, “I am not in need of anything.” The Bedouin insisted. The Holy Prophet said, “Now that you insist, bring me a female camel which gives milk provided that you have not separated it from her young.[^26] Gathering Wood For Making Fire The Holy Prophet and his companions were on a journey.

When they alighted in a place, the Holy Prophet ordered them to slaughter a sheep. One of them said, “I will slaughter it.” The second said, “I will skin it.” The third said, “I will cook it.” The Holy Prophet said, “I will gather wood for making fire.” The companions said, “O Allah’s Messenger! Take no pains!

We will gather wood for fire.” The Holy Prophet said, “I know you would; but Allah hates to see His servant enjoy a state of privilege among his friends and companions and distinguish between himself and the others.”[^27] A Gracious Generosity It is reported that the Holy Prophet and Jabir ibn `Abdullah were riding a camel belonging to the latter. Allah’s Messenger asked him to sell him the camel. Jabir said, “My father and mother are at you disposal!

It is yours.” The Holy Prophet told Bilal to give the money to Jabir. Jabir said, “O Allah’s Messenger! To whom should I entrust the camel?” The Holy Prophet said, “May you enjoy the camel and its price and may Allah bless this transaction.”[^28] [^1] Al-Khisal: 271/1, H 13. [^2] Al-Amali by Shaykh al-Saduq: 465, H 6. [^3] Qurb al-Isnad: 44. [^4] Qurb al-Isnad: 69. [^5] `Uyun Akhbar al-Rida: 30/2, H 36. [^6] Al-Amali by Shaykh al-Tusi: 393, H 866. [^7] Al-Kafi: 312/5, H 38.

[^8] `Ilal al-Shara’u`: 187. [^9] Al-Mahasin: 456/2, H 386. [^10] Al-Mahasin: 457/2, H 388. [^11] Tabaqat Ibn Sa`d; 4. [^12] Makarim al-Akhlaq: 17. [^13] Makarim al-Akhlaq: 19. [^14] Makarim al-Akhlaq: 21. [^15] Kitab Al-Zuhd: 34, H 88. [^16] Al-Kafi: 225/4, H 3. [^17] Nasikh al-Tawarikh: 584/2. [^18] Sharaf al-Nabi: 69. [^19] Nasikh al-Tawarikh: 234/3. [^20] Sharaf al-Nabi: 67. [^21] Da`a'im al-Islam: 60/2, H 162. [^22] `Awali al-La’ali: 249/2, H 20. [^23] Manhaj al-Sadiqin: 370/9.

[^24] Manhaj al-Sadiqin: 370/9. [^25] Manhaj al-Sadiqin: 371/9. [^26] Sharaf al-Nabi: 75. [^27] Sharaf al-Nabi: 79. [^28] Sharaf al-Nabi: 68.…