[2758] So that he might be in charge of affairs in preparation for the difficult days ahead. He, thus found himself in a better position than anyone else to carry out the task successfully, and hence why he offered his services (cf. al-Ṭabarī, al-Samʿānī, al-Saʿdī).
[2759] These are the two attributes most needed in a treasurer (cf. al-Qurṭubī).