Prophet Mohammed practised what he preached. Every day he used to give away what ever he earned the whole day. On the last day of his life, he could not sleep .He asked his devoted wife if she had retained money from that day’s profit. The lady had kept five dinars hoping that it might help her defray funeral expenses of her beloved husband who had not kept any money on himself. With reluctance she produced the five Dinars. Prophet said, “ Go and give the money to some one in need and come back” She was cross and asked him, ” who will come to receive this money at midnight “.
As Prophet insisted she went to the door step halfheartedly. She returned after a few’ minutes. She said, a beggar extended his hand on seeing , me and said “ I have not eaten anything because I had money on me . Please give me some money so that I could buy some food. Prophet smiled and said.” Have trust in God. God knew that you will go out at this time and He had mercifully sent a needy person to receive it. Likewise, when you are in need, He will send some one with the money you need” From this wonderful anecdote ,w’e understand example is better than precept.
