permission to let him stay with some conditions, according to the condition (i.e. Madani fees) that the person would have to obey him. The person asked, ‘In what matter?’ Sayyiduna Abu Zar Ghifari رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ replied, ‘Whenever I ask something from my possessions to be given in the path of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ, you will have to give the finest of my possessions.’ He accepted  (the condition), and started benefiting from his blessed companionship.

One day, someone said to Sayyiduna Abu Zar Ghifari رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ, ‘O master! Some poor families are living here, along the banks of the river. If possible, kindly help them.’ That person          (رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ) of Sulaymi tribe has related: Sayyiduna Abu Zar Ghifari رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ ordered me, ‘Bring a camel.’ I thus went, and intended to bring the finest camel but a thought came to my mind that this camel is the ride of Sayyiduna Abu Zar Ghifari رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ, and it is also an obedient one. As the only purpose was to distribute its meat, I brought the second best she-camel, instead. Upon seeing this, he رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ said, ‘You betrayed!’ I understood instantly, and brought the first (finest) camel. He رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ ordered, ‘Count the number of houses situated on the banks of the river and include mine amongst them as well. Then, slaughter the camel and distribute an equal amount of meat to each household. Ensure that my household does not receive even a single fillet more than the others.’