Whenever something was brought to the Prophet ﷺ, he would ask about it, "Is it a gift or charity?" If they said it was a gift, he would extend his hand. If they said it was charity, he would tell his companions, "Take it."
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كان النبي ﷺ إذا أتي بالشيء سأل عنه أهدية أم صدقة فإن قالوا هدية بسط يده وإن قالوا صدقة قال لأصحابه خذوا