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On one occasion, Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) took four hundred dinaars (gold coins), placed them in a bag and gave them to his servant. He instructed him, “Take this to Abu ‘Ubaidah bin Jarraah and remain in the house for a while to see what he does with it.”

The servant thus went to Sayyiduna Abu ‘Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and said, “Ameerul Mu-mineen says that you should use this for some of your needs.”

Sayyiduna Abu ‘Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted the money and made du‘aa for Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) saying, “May Allah bless him and shower His mercy upon him.” He then called his slave girl and instructed her, “Take these seven to so-and-so, these five to so-and-so and these five to so-and-so,” continuing in this manner until the entire amount had been distributed.

The servant returned to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and informed […]