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The Prophet (P.B.U.H.), the finest exemplar of virtuous attributes and
the culmination of human excellence, consistently disapproved of the
accumulation of wealth. He directed all resources towards the welfare of
others, ensuring that no one in need ever left his presence empty-handed. In
instances where he lacked personal wealth, he would pledge his own possessions
in order to assist the destitute. Throughout his life, the Prophet (P.B.U.H.)
undertook the guardianship of orphans, widows, and the impoverished as a
fundamental principle of his existence.
Upon his marriage to Hazrat Khadijah (R.A.), when he became the
beneficiary of her considerable wealth, he promptly distributed it entirely
among the indigent. Upon receiving the first revelation, when human
apprehension took hold, Hazrat Khadijah (R.A.) consoled him with the following
words: "Do not worry, Allah shall not abandon you. You have always been a
protector of orphans and a guardian of widows."
The Prophet (P.B.U.H.) exhibited such a commitment to refraining from
wealth accumulation that no dirham would remain in his possession from dawn to
dusk. In his counsel to Hazrat Abu Zar Ghafari (R.A.), the Prophet (P.B.U.H.)
declared: "O Abu Zar! I would not desire to possess a mountain of gold as
large as Uhud, and allow even a single dirham to remain with me beyond three
days, unless it is retained for the repayment of a debt. Rather, I would
distribute it to the servants of Allah—giving to those to the right, to the
left, and behind."
On one occasion, the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) recited the verse "The
pursuit of worldly increase distracts you." (Al-Takathur 1) and remarked: "The son of Adam declares:
'My wealth, my wealth.' Yet the reality of wealth is that it is what you donate
in charity and send forward; what you consume is spent, and what you wear
becomes worn."
The Prophet (P.B.U.H.) also articulated: "O son of Adam! Giving is
superior for you, while withholding is detrimental to you."
Hazrat Abu Sa'id Khudri (R.A.) narrated that the Prophet (P.B.U.H.)
instructed: "Whoever possesses excess camels should offer them to one who
lacks them; whoever has surplus provisions should offer them to one who is in
need." Hazrat Abu Sa'id (R.A.) remarked that the Prophet (P.B.U.H.)
continued to enumerate various forms of wealth until it became evident to them
that no individual among them had any legitimate claim to excess wealth.
These prophetic teachings established the groundwork for a society
wherein each member acted as a supporter and guardian of others, and in which
individuals eagerly sought opportunities to channel their earnings in the
service of Allah. They were perpetually vigilant in seeking avenues to ensure
that their resources reached those who were deserving.
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
