It is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah bin Zaid that when Allah Almighty granted His Messenger the spoils of war in the Battle of Hunain, which He intended to give, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) distributed that wealth among the people and among those whose hearts were to be reconciled, but he did not distribute any wealth among the Ansar nor did he give them anything. When they did not receive a share, it was as if they felt it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) addressed them and said: "O group of Ansar! Did I not find you astray, then Allah guided you through me? And you were scattered and divided, then Allah united you through me. And did I not find you poor, then Allah enriched you through me?" The narrator says: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) asked anything, the Companions would reply: Allah and His Messenger are the greatest benefactors. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "What prevents you from replying?" The Companions said: Allah and His Messenger are the greatest benefactors. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If you wish, you may say: You came to us in such and such a state." Are you not pleased that people take away sheep and camels, and you take the Messenger of Allah back to your homes? If there had been no migration, I would have been one of the Ansar. If all people were to walk in a valley or a mountain pass, I would walk in the valley or mountain pass of the Ansar. The Ansar are like the inner garment (close to the body), and the rest of the people are like the outer garment (over the body). After me, you will see others being preferred over you, but be patient until you meet me at the Hawd (the Pond)."