But I insisted until such time the Holy Imam -asws said: \u2018O Aban!

But I insisted until such time the Holy Imam -asws said: \u2018O Aban! (One of the rights is that) Distribute your wealth with him like a partner does with a partner (half of your wealth)\u2019. Then the Holy Imam -asws looked at me and seeing my surprise, said: \u2018O Aban! Do you not know that Allah -azwj has Mentioned (In the Holy Quran) those who give others preference over themselves?\u2019 I replied: \u2018May I be your ransom, indeed I have read it\u2019.

The Holy Imam -asws said: \u2018If you have given him half your wealth then this is not preference above oneself, as you will both be equal. Preference means to give the other half as well.