A person once swore Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) in the presence
of Rasulullaah (sallallahu‐alayhi‐wa‐sallam). They both
remained silent throughout. However, when the person
stopped, Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) replied to his abuse.
Thereupon Rasulullaah (sallallahu‐alayhi‐wa‐sallam)
immediately got up and left.
When Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) later asked him why he had done so, Rasulullaah (sallallahu‐alayhi‐wa‐sallam) replied, "As long as you remained silent, an angel was replying to the abuse. However, when you began to reply, the angel left and shaytaan took his place. I therefore left. Three things are certain viz.
1. When an oppressed person forgives the oppressor, Allah grants honour to the oppressed.
2. The person who opens the door to begging due to greed for wealth will always remain a pauper.
3. Allah will increase the wealth of the person who continuously gives people gifts for Allah’s pleasure."
When Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) later asked him why he had done so, Rasulullaah (sallallahu‐alayhi‐wa‐sallam) replied, "As long as you remained silent, an angel was replying to the abuse. However, when you began to reply, the angel left and shaytaan took his place. I therefore left. Three things are certain viz.
1. When an oppressed person forgives the oppressor, Allah grants honour to the oppressed.
2. The person who opens the door to begging due to greed for wealth will always remain a pauper.
3. Allah will increase the wealth of the person who continuously gives people gifts for Allah’s pleasure."
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