On one occasion Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was proceeding in a certain direction when his blessed gaze fell on a building which was tall in height. Seeing the tall building, he asked the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum), \u201cWhat is this (building and who has built it)?\u201d The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) replied, \u201cThis belongs to so-and-so from the Ansaar.\u201d On hearing this, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) remained silent and did not say anything.<\/p>\n
Thereafter, this Ansaari Sahaabi came to meet Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) while Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was seated among some of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum). However, when he approached Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and greeted him, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) turned away from him. Hence, the Sahaabi approached Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) a few more times, yet Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) continued to turn away from him and ignore his greeting.<\/p>\n
Finally, this Sahaabi realized that he was the cause of Rasulullah\u2019s (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) displeasure and turning away. He thus complained of this to some of his companions saying, \u201cBy Allah! I find Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to be treating me differently to before (i.e. he is not showing me the warmth and affection which I normally receive from him).\u201d His companions then explained, \u201cRasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was proceeding in a certain direction when he saw your tall building (and it is your tall building which has caused his displeasure).\u201d The instant this Sahaabi heard this, he returned to his building and razed it to the ground.<\/p>\n
Some time later, when Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was once again proceeding in the same direction, he noticed that the tall building was no longer there. Hence, he enquired from the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum), \u201cWhat happened to the tall building?\u201d The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) replied, \u201cThe owner of the building complained to us that you were turning away from him. We thus informed him (of your displeasure over his tall building), due to which he demolished it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hearing this Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) mentioned, \u201cMay Allah Ta\u2018ala have mercy on him.\u201d He also remarked, \u201cIndeed every structure will be a burden for its owner, except that which is necessary, except that which is necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n
(Sunan Abi Dawood #5237 and Shu\u2018abul Imaan # 10222)<\/em><\/p>\n Lessons:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. On account of their love for Allah Ta\u2018ala and Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), the heart of every Sahaabi (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was filled with one primary concern \u2013 the concern of pleasing Allah Ta\u2018ala and Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Hence, when this Sahaabi learnt that Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was displeased with his tall building, he immediately demolished it, without a moment\u2019s hesitation or reservation. Similarly, we need to identify all those factors in our lives which cause the displeasure of Allah Ta\u2018ala and Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and eliminate them from our lives. These factors may include the smart phone, bad friends, movies, etc. Whatever they may be, we need to realise that there is no price too great to pay to secure the happiness of Allah Ta\u2018ala and Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).<\/p>\n 2. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was displeased at the tall building of this Sahaabi as it stood out from the other buildings and the extra height was not required. Hence, the extra portion of the building was regarded as wastage of wealth. As Muslims, we should strive to avoid wastage, inculcate the sunnah of simplicity and avoid standing out from others and competing with them in worldly possessions.<\/p>\n
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