Sunan an-Nasa'i — Hadith #24269

Ahmad bin Sulayman told us, on the authority of Ubayd Allah, he said: Israel told us, on the authority of Ibrahim bin Muhajir, on the authority of Mujahid, on the authority of Rafi’ bin Khadij, He said: The Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, passed by the land of a man from the Ansar who he knew was in need. He said, “Whose land is this?” he said. So-and-so gave it to me with a reward. He said, “If only he had given it to his brother.” Then Rafi’ al-Ansar came and said, “The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace.” He forbade you from something that was beneficial to you, and obedience to the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, is more beneficial to you.