ßÊÇÈ ÇáÒßÇÉ : Hadeeth No:1346 : Hakim bin Hizam:
The Prophet said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand (i.e. he who gives in charity is better than him who takes it). One should start giving first to his dependents. And the best object of charity is that which is given by a wealthy person (from the money which is left after his expenses)...
ßÊÇÈ ÇáäÝÞÇÊ : Hadeeth No:4998 : Abu Huraira:
"The Prophet said, 'The best alms is that which is given when one is
rich, and a giving hand is better than a taking one, and you should
start first to support your dependents.' A wife says, 'You should
either provide me with food or divorce me.' A slave says, 'Give me
fo...