It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with them both) that this verse, "And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out, and will provide for him from where he does not expect", was revealed concerning a man of the tribe of Ashja' who was extremely poor, empty-handed and had many dependants. He came to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and presented his need. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said to him: "Fear Allah and be patient." He went back to his companions, and they asked: What did the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) give you? He said: He (peace and blessings be upon him) did not give me anything (in wealth); he only said: "Fear Allah and be patient." Only a short time had passed when his son, whom the enemy had captured, arrived bringing sheep. He came to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), asked him about the sheep and told him the whole story. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Eat them." Then this verse was revealed: "And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out, and will provide for him from where he does not expect." This hadith has a sahih (authentic) chain, but the two Shaykhs (Bukhari and Muslim) did not record it.