It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said: "When 'Ali was in Yemen, he sent some gold that was still enclosed in rock to the Prophet SAW, who distributed it among Al-Aqra' bin Habis Al-Hanzali, who belonged to Banu Mujashi', 'Uyaynah bin Badr Al-Fazari, 'Alqamah bin 'Ulathah Al-'Amiri, who belonged to Banu Kilab and Zaid Al-Khail At-Ta'I, who belonged to Banu Nabhan. The Quraish and the Ansar became angry and said: 'He gives to the chiefs of Najd and ignores us!' He said: 'I am seeking to win them over (firmly to Islam)'. Then a man with sunken eyes, a bulging forehead, a thick beard and a shaven head came and said: 'O Muhammad, fear Allah!' He said: 'Who will obey Allah if I do not? He trusts me with the people of this Earth but you do not trust me'. A man among the people asked for permission to kill him, but he did not let him do that. When (the man) went away, he (the Prophet SAW) said: 'Among the offspring of this man there will be people who will recite the Qur'an but it will not go beyond their throats, and they will go out of Islam as an arrow goes through the target. They will kill the Muslims and leave the idol-worshippers alone. If I live to see them, I will kill them as the killing of 'Ad'."
This hadith teaches us several important values such as patience in times of anger or provocation; wisdom when responding even when we are right; understanding our responsibility towards others regardless of their tribe or background; being mindful about our actions so we don't cause harm or hurt others feelings unintentionally; being aware that our actions have consequences on future generations even after we are gone; understanding how important it is for us all to obey God's commands no matter what situation we find ourselves in etc..
