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2473. Muḥammad bin Ka’b Al-Qurāzī said: “Someone narrated to me that he heard ‘Ali bin Abī Ṭālib saying: ‘I went out on a cold day from the house of the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ. I had taken a tanned skin, so I tore it in the middle, and put it over my neck, and wrapped my mid-section, fastening it with a palm leave. I was severely hungry, and if there was food in the house of the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ I would have eaten some of it. I went in search of something. I passed by a Jew on his property drawing water (from a well) with a pulley. I watched him from a gap in the fence. He said: “What is wrong with you O Arab! Would you like to get a date for every bucket?” I said: “Yes. Open the door so I can come in.” He opened the door, I
entered and he gave me his bucket. Then for every bucket I pulled out, he would give me a date, until when it was enough for me. I put his bucket down and said: "I think I had enough to eat" then I scooped some water to drink it. Then I came to the Masjid and found the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ in it." (Da'if)
[Abū 'Eisā said:] This Hadīth is Hasan Gharīb.
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Commentary
The Hadīth gives us an idea as to how very hard-pressed financially were the Companions in the early years of emigration in Al-Madinah. Prosperity and affluence only came to them after Allāh granted them victories in military campaigns over their enemies. It must, however, be remembered that, even in the days of abject poverty, the Companions led a life of contentment and strove to earn their bread through physical labor and hard work.
