Islam encourages self-restraint and refraining from asking others unless it is out of necessity or need. Nevertheless, it also commands kindness in giving charity to those who ask and forbids causing harm or reproach to them.In this Hadith, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "There are three hands," meaning that there are three categories of hands in the context of giving and receiving.The first is "the uppermost hand is the Hand of Allah," because Allah is the True Giver and Sustainer of all His servants, whether rich or poor. No matter how much anyone gives, the Givings of Allah surpass it. We affirm that Allah has a Hand, just as He affirmed it for Himself and as His Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) affirmed it for Him. It is an attribute that we neither define in terms of how (i.e., given a modality) nor liken to the hands of created beings, nor do we interpret it metaphorically (or figuratively). Rather, we believe that Allah the Exalted has a Hand befitting His perfection and majesty, the reality of which is unknown to us.The second is "the hand of the giver which follows it," meaning the hand that comes after the Hand of Allah in spending and giving. This hand is honored due to its act of charity.The third is "the lower hand is that of the beggar," meaning the hand that extends in request, seeking from others. This is a position of blame due to its reliance on others without necessity.The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) then instructed generosity and balance in giving by saying: "So give the surplus," meaning spend from what exceeds your own need, "and do not render yourself needy," meaning do not give in a way that would leave you unable to meet your own needs and thereby compel you to ask others.It is also said that this means do not withhold charity under the pretense of incapacity or lack of means, thus depriving yourself of the reward of giving..