Hazrat Malik bin Abdullah narrates that we were in the service of Hazrat Uthman. He said, "Is there anyone here from among the people of Syria?" I stood up. He said, "Convey this message to Hazrat Muawiyah: When the spoils of war arrive, separate them into five parts. Then, from these, write on one part that this is for Allah. Then draw lots, and whichever comes out, take that."