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4103. It was narrated from Abu Wā'il that a man from his people – Samurah bin Sahm – said: "We
stopped with Abu Hâshim bin 'Utbah, who had been stabbed, and Mu'âwiyah came to visit him. Abu Hâshim wept and Mu'âwiyah said to him: 'Why are you weeping, O maternal uncle? Is there some pain bothering you, or is it because of this world, the best of which has already passed?' He said: 'It is not for any of these reasons. But the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ gave me some advice and I wish that I had followed it. He ﷺ said: "There may come a time when you will see wealth divided among the people, and all you will need of that is a servant and a mount to ride in the cause of Allâh." That time came, but I accumulated wealth.'" (Hasan)
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If wealth is accumulated through lawful means and left with a person, even after having spent it in good deeds, then it is not considered a sin. But the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ, used to feel sorry whenever some wealth was left with them, considering it contrary to the perfect standards of true faith.
