What is the authenticity of the story of the rich man who distanced himself from the poor man in the مجلس (gathering) of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and the rich man offered half of his wealth as expiation for his action, but the poor man refused, fearing that he would become like him?
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The story has not been found in the sources, and it appears to be fabricated with no basis.
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