Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) Donates his Entire Wealth for the Expedition of Tabuk (The Promised Messiah’s (as) Narration)

The Promised Messiah (as) states:

“There was a time when people would sacrifice their lives for the sake of Allah’s religion like goats and sheep. How should I describe the spending of their wealth! On more than one occasion, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (ra) brought all the wealth he owned, to the extent that he did not even leave behind a needle. Likewise, Umar (ra) readily spent according to his means and Uthman (ra) spent according to his capacity and status. In a similar manner and according to their respective ranks, all the companions were ready to sacrifice their wealth and lives for the sake of this divine religion.”

Then, the Promised Messiah (as) states in regard to those who take bai’at [oath of allegiance]:

“There are some who take the bai’at and also proclaim to give precedence to their faith over worldly matters, but when the time comes for contributing from their wealth and presenting a sacrifice, they cling onto their pockets tightly. Can anyone with this extent of love for the world answer a religious calling? Can such people be of any benefit? Never, absolutely not!”

The Promised Messiah (as) further states:

“Allah the Almighty states:

لَن‭ ‬تَنَالُواْ‭ ‬الۡبِرَّ‭ ‬حَتَّىٰ‭ ‬تُنفِقُواْ‮ ‬مِمَّا تُحِبُّونَ‬‬‬‬‬

‘You cannot truly perform virtuous deeds unless you spend out of that which you love.’”

(Malfuzat, Vol. 6, p. 40, footnote)