Narrated Anas bin Malik:When Allah favored His Apostle with the properties of Hawazin tribe as Fai (booty), he started giving to some Quarries men even up to one-hundred camels each, whereupon some Ansari men said about Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), "May Allah forgive His Apostle! He is giving to (men of) Quraish and leaves us, in spite of the fact that our swords are still dropping blood (of the infidels)" When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was informed of what they had said, he called the Ansar and gathered them in a leather tent and did not call anybody else along, with them. When they gathered, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came to them and said, "What is the statement which, I have been informed, and that which you have said?" The learned ones among them replied," O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! The wise ones amongst us did not say anything, but the youngsters amongst us said, 'May Allah forgive His Apostle; he gives the Quarish and leaves the Ansar, in spite of the fact that our swords are still dribbling (wet) with the blood of the infidels.' " Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) replied, I give to such people as are still close to the period of Infidelity (i.e. they have recently embraced Islam and Faith is still weak in their hearts). Won't you be pleased to see people go with fortune, while you return with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) to your houses? By Allah, what you will return with, is better than what they are returning with." The Ansar replied, "Yes, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), we are satisfied' Then the Prophet (ﷺ) said to them." You will find after me, others being preferred to you. Then be patient till you meet Allah and meet His Apostle at Al-Kauthar (i.e. a fount in Paradise)." (Anas added:) But we did not remain patient.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari 3147
In-book reference
Book 57, Hadith 55
USC-MSA web (English)
Vol. 4, Book 53, Hadith 375
Translation by Dr. M. Muhsin Khan · Language: EN
Sahih
It is related from Anas ibn Malik that when Allah gave the booty which He gave to His Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, from Hawazin, and he began to give a hundred camels to some men of Quraysh, some of the Ansar said about the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, "May Allah forgive the Messenger of Allah! He gives to Quraysh and leaves us out even though our swords are dripping with their blood." Anas said, "The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was informed about what they said and so he sent to the Ansar and gathered them together in a hide tent. He did not invite anyone else with them. When they were together, the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, came to them and said, 'What is this talk which I have heard that you said?' Those with understanding among them said to him, 'Those of us whose opinion carries weight did not say anything, Messenger of Allah. However, some of the young people among us said, "May Allah give the Messenger of Allah! He gives to Quraysh and leaves us out even though our swords are dripping with their blood."' The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, 'I give to men who were recently unbelievers. Are you not pleased to let people go with property while you return to your homes with the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace? By Allah, You will return with better than what they are returning with.' They said, 'Yes,indeed, Messenger of Allah, we are pleased!' He said to them, 'You will see great self-interest after me, so be steadfast until you meet Allah Almighty and His Messenger at the Basin.'" Anas said, "But we were not steadfast."
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari 3147
In-book reference
Book 57, Hadith 55
USC-MSA web (English)
Vol. 4, Book 53, Hadith 375
Translation by Aisha Bewley · Language: EN
Sahih
