Aslam said: I heard Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) say that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded us to give charity. At that time, I happened to have a lot of wealth, so I thought to myself: Today, if I surpass anyone, I will surpass Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him). So I brought half of my wealth and presented it. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: "What have you left for your family?" I replied: I have left the same amount for them. Then Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) also brought all that he had. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: "O Abu Bakr, what have you left for your family?" He replied: I have left Allah and His Messenger for them. Then I said: (O Abu Bakr) I will never be able to surpass you.