The Prophet donates all of his money before sundown

📖Sunan Abi Dawud 3055
Abdullah al-Hawzani reported: He met Bilal (RA), the Mu’adhdhin of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, in Aleppo and asked him about the financial position of the Prophet ﷺ. Bilal replied; He had nothing. I managed his affairs from the day Allah made him a Prophet until he passed away. If a Muslim man came to him and he found him without clothes, he would order me to clothe him. I would borrow money, purchase a cloak, and feed him.”

Description & Meaning
This narration shows the unmatched generosity of the Prophet ﷺ – he kept nothing for himself, gave away whatever came to him, and even went into debt to help the needy. He lived with the same simplicity until his last day.

Did He Help Non-Muslims Too?
Yes – the Prophet ﷺ’s mercy and generosity extended beyond Muslims. He fed and clothed non-Muslims in need, visited their sick, and even gave charity to the poor among them.

Examples:

• Helping captives of war (non-Muslims): After the Battle of Badr, prisoners were fed with the best food available, while Muslims themselves went hungry (Quran 76:8).
• Visiting a sick Jewish boy: He personally went to see a Jewish child who was ill, showing concern and kindness (Sahih al-Bukhari 1356).
• Charity to soften hearts: He gave gifts and aid to non-Muslim tribal leaders to build peace and goodwill (al-mu’allafati qulubuhum, Quran 9:60).

📖Sahih al-Bukhari 6914
Whoever kills a mu’āhid (a non-Muslim under Muslim protection), he will not smell the fragrance of Paradise, though its fragrance is perceived from a distance of forty years.

These are authentic narrations establishing that the Prophet ﷺ not only protected non-Muslims under Islamic governance but considered violation of their rights a serious offense, His generosity crossed all religious boundaries – proving that Islam’s charity is rooted in humanity first.

Qur’anic Context

📖Quran 59:9
“They give [them] preference over themselves, even though they are in privation. And whoever is protected from the stinginess of his soul – it is they who will be successful.”

This verse perfectly matches the Prophet’s ﷺ life – giving preference to others even when he had nothing.

📖Quran 76:8-9
“And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive, [saying], ‘We feed you only for the countenance of Allah. We wish not from you reward or gratitude.’”

The word “captive” here included non-Muslims – showing that kindness and generosity are not limited to Muslims.

All This Is Based on the Qur’an
The Prophet ﷺ did all of this because Allah commanded it – his actions were a living example of the Qur’an. This applies to us too: we are required to help each other, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, with sincerity and no expectation of reward, However, you cannot be exactly like the Prophet ﷺ, because he was sent by Allah and was divinely guided in every decision. Our duty is to follow his teachings as best as we can within our human capacity.