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Abu Haritha al-Nahri was the keeper of the treasuries of al-Mahdi's money. 2
The story of the keys
Al-Mas'udi relates that when al-Mahdi distributed his father's money, Abu Haritha threw the keys before him and said: "What is the meaning of keys to treasuries that have been emptied?" When the money came in, and al-Mahdi was busy with checking it, al-Mahdi said to him: "You are a stupid bedouin." He answered that when an event occurs it does not wait until one is directed to bring out the money. 2
Notes for researchers
- The story is from al-Mas'udi alone; a second source is needed.
Sources
- Muruj al-Dhahab — al-Masʼudi , p. 302-303
- Muruj al-Dhahab — al-Masʼudi , p.302-303
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islam.museum contributors. “Abu Haritha al-Nahri”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/person/abu-haritha-al-nahri/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Last updated 2026-10-16.