289. Tārikh Dimashq – narrating from `Abd al-Rahmān ibn Abi Bakrah: “Ali ibn Abi Tālib (a.s.) did not take anything from our treasury (of Basra) until he parted from us, except for a cheap fur garment or a black tunic from the region of Dārābgard [in Shiraz].”1
290. al-Ghārāt – narrating from Abu Rajā': “Ali (a.s.) brought a sword to the market and said: “Who will buy this from me? If I had enough for [buying] a garment, I would not sell this.” I said: “O Commander of the Faithful! I sell you a garment on credit until you receive your share [of the public treasury].”
So I sold him the garment [on credit] until the time of distribution of treasury, and when he received his share, he paid me my due.”2
1.. Tārikh Dimashq, vol. ۴۲, p, ۴۷۶, al-Amwāl, p. ۲۸۳, h. ۶۷۰.
2.. al-Ghārāt, vol. ۱, p. ۶۳, Hilyat al-Awliyā, vol. ۱, p. ۸۳, Sharh Nahj al-Balāghah, vol. ۲, p. ۲۰۰.