But those who before them had homes (in Medina) and had adopted
the Faith show their affection to such as came to them for refuge
and entertain no desire in their hearts for things given to the
(latter) but give them preference over themselves even though
poverty was their (own lot). And those saved from the
covetousness of their own souls they are the ones that achieve
prosperity. 5383 [The English Translation of al-Hasyr, 59:9 by Abdullah Yusuf Ali].
Notes:5383 - This refers to the Ansar (the Helpers), the people of Madinah who accepted Islam when it was persecuted in Makkah, and who invited the holy Prophet to join them and become their Leader in Madinah. The Hijrat was possible because of their goodwill and their generous hospitality. They entertained the Prophet and all the refugees (Muhajirs) who came with him. The most remarkable ties of full brotherhood were established between individual members of the one group and the other. Until the Ummat got its own resources, the Helpers regularly gave and the Refugees regularly received. The Helpers counted it a privilege to entertain the Refugees, and even the poor vied with the rich in their spirit of self-sacrifice. When the confiscated land and property of the Banu Nadhir was divided, and the major portion was assigned to the refugees, there was not the least jealousy on the part of the Helpers. They rejoiced in the good fortune of their brethren. And incidentally they were themselves relieved of anxiety and responsibility on their behalf.
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