It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was very merciful and compassionate. Whoever (a beggar) came to him, if he did not have (anything), he would make a promise to him, and if he had (something), he would certainly give it. Once, the iqamah for prayer had been given when a Bedouin came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), grabbed his cloak, and said: "I have just a small matter left, I fear I might forget it, so please listen to me." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood with him until he had finished his request, and then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came and led the prayer.