I heard it from a well known religious scholar. I just wanted to share with you all.
May Allah forgive me if I make any mistake in conveying.
Once an old man came to know that his son had gone to the Prophet (saw) and made a complaint that his father spends money from his earnings without his permission. When a person came to that old man and informed him that the Prophet (saw) wants to talk to him regarding this matter, he became very sad…
He emotionally said few words in his heart.
When the man came in front of the Prophet (saw), the Prophet (saw) said to him politely." Allah has told me to ask you to share with me what you said in your heart at the time when you heard that your son has made a complaint to me against yourself".
The old man smiled with tears in his eyes and said, " O’ Prophet (saw)! your Lord is so great that he even heard the words which I only thought in my heart"
Then the old man very emotionally started speaking "When my son was born. I was not having enough money to feed my family. I used to be satisfied to go to sleep with empty stomach because my son was having a sound sleep with filled stomach.
When he used to wakeup at night and cry due to hunger. I used to forget my sleep and go here and there to find any means through which I can feed my son.
When he used to be ill. I used to forget all my pains and run after the doctors pleading them to give my son some medicine.
When he was at ease and happy, I used to forget all my sorrows and pains and used to feel happy.
When he was in pain and unhappy, I used to feel the pain and could not rest till the time I could see him happy and comfortable…
“Stop!..Please..Stop!..” said the Prophet (saw)
The old man looked up.
He could see the eyes of the Prophet filled with tears.
When the old man’s son arrived.
The Prophet (saw) said to him " You and your money belongs to your father. He can do what ever he wants with it"
