Abū Hawra Sa‘dī recounted an interaction with Hasan bin Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, during which he inquired, “Can you recall specific words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?”
Hasan responded, “I remember an incident when I was in a room where charity (Sadaqah) was stored. I took a date from there and placed it in my mouth. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) noticed and removed it, along with saliva, placing it back with the dates.
An onlooker commented, ‘What difference would it make if this date was consumed?’ The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) replied, ‘We do not consume charity.'”
Hazrat Hasan reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) often emphasized,
“Abandon questionable matters and embrace certainty. Truth brings tranquility, while falsehood fosters doubt and restlessness.” (Masnad Ahmad, 1723)
Additionally, Hazrat Abū Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) shared a saying of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), affirming,
“Pride and arrogance are prevalent among camel owners, while serenity and dignity are found among sheep owners.”
“Pride and honor are attributes belonging to the Lord. Allah declares: I will punish those who contend with Me regarding these attributes.”
Hazrat Abū Sa’īd Khudrī and Hazrat Abū Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with them both) relayed a teaching of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him):