It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: "The upper hand is better than the lower hand." Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) says that because of this, I do not ask Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) or any other person for anything.