Anas ibne Malik says, that once I was in the presence of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) who had worn a Yemeni shawl, the edges of which were shabby and torn. Suddenly a nomad came and pulled his shawl with such severity, that the edges gave way. He then shouted, “O Muhammad! Load all this wealth on the two Camels, for verily this wealth is Allah’s, and not your father’s.” The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) heard his words silently, and then said, “Surely this is Allah’s wealth, but I too am Allah’s servant. And O nomad,should I retaliate (for your harsh conduct)?”
The nomad replied in the negative. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) asked him the reason. He said, “O Master! Because giving bad in exchange of bad is not your nature.” The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) smiled and gave order to load barley on one of his Camels and dates on the other, and blessed him.