Umar Ibn Khattab (RA) once went to visit the Prophet (SAW) at his home.
The Prophet was inside his room lying on the mat of datepalm leaves.
Umar sat near his body and saw that there was only one sheet over his
body and below it there was no cloth; the marks of this mat could be
seen on his body, and in a corner of the room there was some barley
and some leaves, and the skin of an animal was hanging above.
Seeing this Umar could not control himself and tears came to his eyes.
The Prophet (SAW) inquired of him: "What is the matter, O Son of
Khattab? Why are you crying?"
Umar (RA) replied: "I cannot help weeping. I can see the mat has left
its mark on your body, and this is all that you have, beyond this I cannot
see anything. On the other hand, Caesar and Cyrus (the Emperors of
Romans and Persians) are enjoying in the gardens of fruits, and living
luxuriously with all the pleasures provided by their wealth. But you are
God's Prophet and this is the condition of your possessions!"
The Prophet (SAW) got up from his position. "O Son of Khattab," he replied
to Umar, "Don't you like that there will be Hereafter for us, and the world
for them?"
Notes:
Sirah = Story of the life of the Prophet and Messenger of God, Muhammad (SAW).
SAW = Sallallahu 'alayhi wasalam (may God's blessing and peace be upon him)
RA = Radhiallahu 'anhu/'anha (may God be pleased with him/her).
Reference: Sahih Bukhari
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