it is narrated that a man brought a huge quantity of money for Imam Ali Reza (a.s.); but he saw that the Imam was not pleased on receiving it.
Therefore, he was disappointed and said to himself: “I brought such a huge quantity of money to His Eminence, but he didn’t display any joy on receiving it.”
His Eminence ordered his servant to bring jug and the water
pail, and himself sat on a stool. He said: “Servant, pour water on my
hands.” When the water was poured, that man saw gold pouring out
from the hands of Imam (a.s.).
At that moment Imam (a.s.) glanced
at him and said: “These monies are not important in the view of one
who is as such.”
Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 49, p. 63
Isbaatul Wilayah (Part One) – Ayatullah AliNamazi Shahroodi (r.a.)