It was narrated from Qabus bin Mukhariq that his father said: I heard Sufyan Ath-Thawri narrating this Hadith. He said: 'A man came to the Prophet [SAW] and said: What if a man comes to me and wants to take my wealth? He said: Remind him of Allah. He said: What if he pays no heed? He said: Seek the help of the Muslims around you against him. He said: What if there are no Muslims around me? He said: Seek the help of the ruler against him. He said: What if the ruler is far away from me? He said: Fight to defend your wealth until you either become one of the martyrs of the Hereafter, or you protect your wealth (successfully).