Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The Children of Israel were commanded to enter (the gate of Jerusalem) bowing and to say, "We seek forgiveness for our sins; your sins will be forgiven." But the Children of Israel acted against the command and entered the gate dragging themselves on their buttocks and saying, "A grain in the ear" (meaning: we want wheat).