It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) that Kisra sent a gift to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and he (peace and blessings be upon him) accepted it. Caesar gave him (peace and blessings be upon him) a present, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) accepted it. Other kings also gave him (peace and blessings be upon him) gifts, which he (peace and blessings be upon him) accepted.