Prophet Muhammad's Generosity: Ashamed of Not Being Able to Give
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Prophet Muhammad exemplified generosity, often giving away items even when he needed them.
- He once gave away a shirt he was wearing to a companion who admired it.
- Another time, he gave away his gamis (robe) to a child whose mother requested it, demonstrating his selfless nature.
Prophet Muhammad's profound generosity serves as a perfect example for believers. His willingness to give, even when in need, is highlighted in several accounts.
One story recounts a woman gifting him a shirt. Prophet Muhammad, who needed a shirt that day, accepted and wore it. Shortly after, a companion admired the shirt and asked for it. Without hesitation, the Prophet gave it away. Other companions later questioned the request, reminding the companion that the Prophet would never refuse a request, even if he himself was in need.
Another narrative illustrates his boundless giving nature, even in scarcity. While sitting near his home, a child approached him with a request from his mother for a gamis (robe). The Prophet asked the child to wait, and when the child returned, the Prophet entered his home and removed the gamis he was wearing, giving it to the child. These stories emphasize his selfless character and his commitment to generosity above his own needs.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.