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The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The poor person is not the one for whom a date or two or a morsel or two (of food
is sufficient but the poor person is he who does not (beg or) ask the people (for something) or show
his poverty at all. Recite if you wish, (Allah's Statement):
"They do not beg of people at all." (2.273)
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 65, Hadith 62
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Once `Umar (bin Al-Khattab) said to the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) "What do you think about this
Verse:--"Does any of you wish that he should have a garden?" They replied, "Allah knows best."
`Umar became angry and said, "Either say that you know or say that you do not know!" On that Ibn
`Abbas said, "O chief of the believers! I have something in my mind to say about it." `Umar said, "O
son of my brother! Say, and do not under estimate yourself." Ibn `Abbas said, "This Verse has been
set up as an example for deeds." `Umar said, "What kind of deeds?" Ibn `Abbas said, "For deeds."
`Umar said, "This is an example for a rich man who does goods out of obedience of Allah and then
Allah sends him Satan whereupon he commits sins till all his good deeds are lost."
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When the Verses of Surat-al-Baqara regarding usury (i.e. Riba) were revealed, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) recited
them before the people and then he prohibited the trade of alcoholic liquors.