Volume 5, Book 58, Number 274:
Narrated Anas:
When ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Auf came to Medina and the Prophet established the bond of brother –
hood between him and Sad bin Ar-Rabi-al-Ansari, Saud suggested that ‘Abdur-Rahman should ac –
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cept half of his property and family. ‘Abdur Rahman said, “May Allah bless you in your family and
property; guide me to the market.” So ‘Abdur-Rahman (while doing business in the market) made
some profit of some condensed dry yoghurt and butter. After a few days the Prophet saw him wear –
ing clothes stained with yellow perfume. The Prophet asked, “What is this, O ‘Abdur-Rahman?” He
said, “O Allah’s Apostle! I have married an Ansar’ woman.” The Prophet asked, “What have you given
her as Mahr?” He (i.e. ‘Abdur-Rahman) said, “A piece of gold, about the weight of a date stone.” Then
the Prophet said, Give a banquet, even though of a sheep.”