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Sunan an-Nasai 2534 (Book 23, Hadith 100) #17145
The Best Form of Charity

SUMMARY: Giving charity when one is self-sufficient and starting with those for whom one is responsible is the best form of charity.

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said: "The best of charity is that which is given when you are self-sufficient, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand, and start with those for whom you are responsible".
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ خَيْرُ الصَّدَقَةِ مَا كَانَ عَنْ ظَهْرِ غِنًى وَالْيَدُ الْعُلْيَا خَيْرٌ مِنَ الْيَدِ السُّفْلَى وَابْدَأْ بِمَنْ تَعُولُ

QUICK LESSONS:
Give generously even if you have limited resources; Start with those for whom you are responsible; Have an open hand; Be kind and generous in your life.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith, narrated by Abu Hurairah, speaks about the importance of giving charity. It teaches us that the best form of charity is when we are self-sufficient and able to give from our own resources. Additionally, it encourages us to start with those for whom we are responsible such as family members or close friends before giving to others. This hadith also emphasizes the importance of generosity and kindness in our lives as it encourages us to give even if we have limited resources. Furthermore, it teaches us that having an open hand and being generous can bring blessings into our lives.

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