A Limitless Sale

A little orphan, longed for a palm tree that resided in the middle of his house and Abu Lubabah’s house. The Yateem (orphan) wanted to construct a wall between him and his neighbor but he couldn't continue do so because of the tree. The orphan boy went to Abu-Lubabah and asked whether if he could have the palm tree or if he could sell it to him so that he can add it to his garden. Upon hearing this, he right away refused. The boy, crying and saddened, ran away and complained to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The Prophet (SAW) then asked those around him to call Abu Lubabah. When he arrived, the Prophet (SAW) said to him "Give him that palm tree and Allah(SWT) will provide you one in Jannah." Angry as to how a Yateem could complain to the Prophet (SAW), Abu Lubabah declined the offer and dismissed himself. In the crowd sat Abu-Darda (RA). Anxious, he stood up and said to the Prophet (SAW)

 "Ya Rasul'Allah, if I buy that tree from him and give it to the Orphan boy, shall I have that tree in heaven?" The Prophet (SAW) responded "Yes." 

With this, Abu-Darda went to Abu Lubabah and asked him if he would sell that tree for his ENTIRE GARDEN. Abu Darda's garden was well known in Madina. It was known to be one of the most beautiful gardens...with rivers flowing, equating to a palace. Shocked and appalled, agreeing, Abu Lubabah could care less for a single tree that an orphan wanted. Immediately, Abu Darda rushed home and upon reaching, saw his wife and children playing in the garden, he shouted,

"Leave the Garden! 

We've sold it to Allah!

 We've sold it to Allah!" 

One of his children at the time had a date in their hand and right before they could even satisfy their hunger, Abu Darda snatched it and threw it back in the garden saying "We've sold it to Allah (SWT)." 

Subhann'Allah. Look around us and reflect on this story for amount. Abu Darda traded his whole garden, leaving nothing for his wife and children for a tree in Jannah. How many of us can honestly say that we would give our most valued of provisions for the sake of Allah (SWT)? Let's not be too quick to answer this question but ask that may Allah make us of those who never miss such an opportunity. Insha'Allah.  

Short clip of the love between Abu Darda and Umm Darda (RA)