Riyad as-Salihin, 509
Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "O son of Adam, if you spend the surplus, it will be better for you; and if you retain it, it will be evil for you. You will not be reprimanded for storing what is enough for your need. First of all spend upon those who are your dependents." <b>[At- Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Hasan Sahih]</b>.
وعن أبي أمامة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
يا ابن آدم: إنك أن تبذل الفضل خير لك، وأن تمسكه شر لك، ولا تلام على كفاف، وابدأ بمن تعول
((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن صحيح)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 509
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) We are urged to spend in the way of Allah, for this is what will endure and remain in store for us.<br>
2) Moderation in all things is the best policy. This means fulfillment of needs without extravagance or asking people for financial aid.<br>
3) The best charity is the one given to one’s family and kins, for it constitutes both charity and upholding of kinship ties.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Your dependents: those your are obliged to provide for, like your wife and children.