Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 35227 — What they said on fay: to whom does

Aslam (may Allah have mercy on him) said that Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "Gather the people for this fay' wealth so that I may reflect on it, for I have read some verses of the Book of Allah that have made me need nothing else in this matter. Allah, the Lord of Honor, says: Translation: 'Whatever Allah has turned back to His Messenger from the people of the towns belongs to Allah and to His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and to the relatives of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and to the orphans, the needy and the travelers.'" He (may Allah be pleased with him) recited on to the end of the verse: "'Indeed, Allah is severe in punishment.'" He (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "By Allah! This wealth does not belong to these alone." Then he (may Allah be pleased with him) recited this verse: Translation: "'(This wealth is also) for the poor emigrants who were driven out of their homes and their properties, who seek the favor of Allah and His pleasure, and who support Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). It is they who are truthful.'" Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "By Allah! This wealth is not for these alone either." Then he (may Allah be pleased with him) recited this verse as well: Translation: "'And (this wealth) is also for those who come after them.'" He (may Allah be pleased with him) recited on to the end of the verse.