Abu Bakr. After that Umar (ra) was elected caliph.

The family did not survive on the allowance he received from Baitul Maal. In order to solve his problem, the top Sahaba advised him to increase the allowance. But they did not dare to present this proposal directly to the caliph. Hafsa, the wife of the Caliph, the wife of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), took refuge. To Hafsa understands the opportunity. The proposal of Omar. He presented it in the court.

The caliph was furious at the offer. He asked in a slightly angry and sad voice, "Tell me, Hafsa, what was the best dress of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in your house?" Hafsa in the north. He said, "I had only two yellow cloths in my house for the use of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)." On Fridays, when a foreign guest came to visit, he would go out wearing his clothes. Omar Ra. He asked, "Did the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) eat the best food?" Hafsa Ra. Said, we used to eat barley bread. One day we ate the talanituku that was in the ghir pot by dipping it in hot bread. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) ate it himself. He also gave food to the others present. This time Omar Ra. He asked, "Tell me, what was the best bed of the Prophet in your house?" Hafsa Ra. He replied that there was a thick cloth for the bed. When it was hot, I would fold the cloth in four. In winter we would spread out half of it and cover the body with the other half.

After answering these questions, the caliph remained silent for a while. There was a look of conviction and confidence on his face. He said in a confident tone, “There is no point in recommending me to increase my allowance. The Prophet and Abu Bakr. I will remain steadfast in the way I have lived my life in a simple way. "

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