It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr bin Aas (may Allah be pleased with him) that in the year of the Battle of Tabuk, the Messenger of Allah stood for the night prayer, and the noble companions gathered behind him to guard him. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) finished the prayer and turned towards them, he said: Tonight, I have been granted five such distinctions that were not given to any prophet before me. I have been sent as a Messenger to all the people of the earth, whereas before me, prophets were sent only to their own people. I have been helped against the enemy through awe and fear, even if there is a distance of a month’s journey between me and him, he is still overcome with awe. Spoils of war have been made lawful for me, and I and my Ummah can consume this wealth. The entire earth has been made a mosque and a means of purification for me; wherever the time of prayer comes upon me, I can perform tayammum and offer prayer. Those before me were deprived of this distinction; they could only pray in their churches and designated places of worship. And as for the fifth distinction, what can be said! Allah Almighty has told me to ask (for something). Every prophet has already made a request to Allah Almighty, but I have postponed my request until the Day of Resurrection. This request of mine will be in your favor and in favor of every person who sincerely bears witness to the Oneness of Allah Almighty.