It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him), he says: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) took from me the pledge five times, took a firm covenant seven times, and made Allah a witness over me nine times that I would not fear the blame of any blamer regarding Allah. Abu Muthanna says that Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) called me and said: Are you ready to pledge allegiance to me on such a condition for which you will be granted Paradise? I said: Yes, then I extended my hand. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) specified this condition for me, saying: You will not ask people for anything. I said: Yes, that is fine. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Even if your whip falls down, do not ask for it, rather, get down yourself and pick it up.