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One of the companions (Sahabah) who seeks to be Independent

One of the companions (Sahabah) of Rasool Allah (P.B.U.H) once found himself in severe poverty. His wife advised him to go to Rasool Allah (P.B.U.H) and request his help.

The companion approached Rasool Allah (P.B.U.H), but as soon as Rasool Allah (P.B.U.H) eyes fell upon the man, he said: "If a person seeks something from me, I shall certainly grant it to him, but if he were to exhibit himself as being self-sufficient and free from want, Allah (S.W.T) shall make him affluent."

Hearing this, the companion said to himself, Rasool Allah (P.B.U.H) has intended me by this speech of his. Without uttering a word, he returned home and narrated the incident to his wife.

His wife said, Rasool Allah (P.B.U.H) is also human; explain your dilemma to him and see what he has to say.

The companion returned to Rasool Allah (P.B.U.H) for the second time but heard the same sentence from him and again came back home without saying a word.

When this was repeated for the third time, the companion borrowed a pickaxe from one of his friends and set off towards the mountains. Throughout the day he worked hard to gather firewood, which he sold for some flour and that night, he and his wife had bread for dinner.

The next day, companion worked harder and collected more firewood and this continued for several days till he was able to purchase a pickaxe for himself.

After some period, as a result of his hard work, he managed to purchase two camels and a slave, and slowly became one of the affluent ones.

One day, arriving before Rasool Allah (P.B.U.H), he narrated to him the events of his life and the effect of his words, whereupon Rasool Allah (P.B.U.H) responded:

I had said (before): "One who seeks to be independent (of others), Allah (S.W.T) shall make him independent."

Source: islamicoccasions.com

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