Riyad as-Salihin, 551
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 bad for you. You will not be reprimanded for keeping what is enough for your need. Begin with those who are your dependents, and the upper hand (i.e., the one that spends in the way of Allah) is better than the lower hand (i.e., the one that receives charity.)" <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي أمامة صدى بن عجلان 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 يمن تعول واليد العليا خير من اليد السفلى" ((رواه مسلم)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 551
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is better for a person to give his surplus wealth, for this helps maintain the ties with his needy fellow Muslims and shows his trust in the promise of the Almighty Lord.<br>
2) Everyone is required to give according to his means, without overburdening himself. {And he whose provision is restricted - let him spend from what Allah has given him.}