Treasurer of the Bayt al-Mal
Abdullah ibn Arqam served as treasurer of the Bayt al-Mal under both Abu Bakr and Umar. Hayatus Sahaba devotes a sub-chapter to him titled “Refuses to Accept Money Given to Him.” 1 Hayatus Sahaba · Vol 2 · pp. 264–266 — Kandhlawi — Abdullah ibn Arqam treasurer of the Bayt al-Mal; refuses money offered.
The Jalula Spoils
After the conquest of Jalula, he brought the jewels and silver utensils of the spoils directly to Umar in Madinah, without taking anything of them for himself. 2 Hayatus Sahaba · Vol 2 · pp. 264–266 — Kandhlawi — Abdullah ibn Arqam brings the Jalula spoils to Umar.
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Life Timeline
Caliphate of Abu Bakr
Serves as treasurer of the Bayt al-Mal
Caliphate of Umar
Continues as treasurer; brings the Jalula spoils to Umar
References
- Hayatus Sahaba — Kandhlawi — Abdullah ibn Arqam sub-chapters: 'Refuses to Accept Money Given to Him'; the Jalula spoils brought to Umar Vol 2 · pp. 264–266, 278