Narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that once the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was distributing wealth, a man came forward and stood before him. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) had a branch of dates in his hand, and he struck him with it, which injured his face. Then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Come forward and take retribution from me." He said: "O Messenger of Allah! I have forgiven you."