It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that once the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked the companions (may Allah be pleased with them): "Who among you is such that he loves the wealth of his heir more than his own wealth?" The companions (may Allah be pleased with them) replied: O Messenger of Allah! There is none among us who would love the wealth of his heir more than his own wealth. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Remember! There is none among you who does not love the wealth of his heir more than his own wealth. Your wealth is only that which you have sent ahead, and your heir's wealth is that which you have left behind."

Also, once he asked: "Whom do you consider to be the strongest wrestler among you?" We replied: The one whom no one else can overpower. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "No, the strongest wrestler is the one who controls himself at the time of anger."

Similarly, once he asked: "Whom do you consider to be «رقوب» among you?" We replied: The one who has no children. He said: "No! 'Raqeeb' is the one who has not sent any of his children ahead."