meeting the Mu'adhin of the Prophet, Hazrat Bilal رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ, so I asked him about the expenditures of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم. He told me:”

Whatever (wealth) the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم had, it was my responsibility to spend it. When any destitute Muslim came to him, he would direct me to take a loan from someone, buy a shawl, clothe that person, and also provide food.

One day, a non-Muslim came to me and said, "O Bilal! Do not take a loan from anyone other than me; I have abundant wealth." I complied (i.e., from then on, whenever a loan was needed, I took it from him). One day, as I made wudu and stood to call the Adhan, I saw that non-Muslim along with several merchants came to me, and he started to scold me harshly, saying, “There are only 4 days left until the due date of the loan repayment. If you do not repay the loan within this time, I will make you a slave and make you herd goats.”

Hearing this, I became very worried. So, after Isha prayer, I presented myself in the blessed court of the Greatest Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم and humbly said, "O Messenger of Allah! May my parents be sacrificed for you. That non-Muslim from whom I take loan has said such and such to me. Please allow me to go to those people who have embraced Islam, until Allah Almighty grants His Messenger صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم so much wealth that my debt is paid off."

Saying this, I left. When I intended to leave in the morning, someone came running to me and said, "O Bilal! The Messenger of Allah has called you." When I reached there, I saw that there were 4 camels loaded with goods. I sought permission to enter, and the Greatest Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, "Congratulations! Allah Almighty has arranged for the repayment of your debt." He then asked, "Did you see the 4 camels?" I said, "Yes."