300 hadith
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Charity should only be given from a surplus of wealth. The upper hand is better than the lower hand, and begin with those whom you support."
أحمد 10511SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "We are the last to come yet the first on the Day of Resurrection. Those with the most wealth will be the lowest, except for the one who gives like this, and like this, to his right, to his left, behind him,…
الأعظمي 15088SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said while he was on the pulpit, speaking about charity and refraining from begging, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that asks."
مسلم 2385SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "One of you gives a single date in charity from lawful earnings, and he places it where it rightly belongs, and Allah takes it in His right hand. Then He continues to nurture it, as beautifully as any of you would raise…
أحمد 8962SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ came to visit me during the year of the Farewell Pilgrimage when I was suffering from a severe illness. I said, "Messenger of Allah, my pain has reached the state you see, and I am a man of wealth with no heir…
الأعظمي 3541SahihI heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "Son of Adam, giving in charity is better for you, and withholding is worse for you. You will not be blamed for keeping what suffices your needs. Begin with those whom you support, and the upper hand is…
أحمد 22265SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Those who have much wealth are the lowly ones, except for the one who gives like this, and like this, and like this." Kamil gestured with his hand to his right, to his left, and in front of him.
أحمد 8323SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The best charity is what is given out of surplus wealth. The upper hand is better than the lower hand, and begin with those whom you support."
أحمد 10172SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Hands are of three kinds. The hand of Allah is the highest, the hand of the giver comes next, and the hand of the beggar is the lowest. So give what is surplus, and do not neglect yourself."
الأعظمي 4196SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to give me a gift, and I would say, "Give it to someone needier than me." This continued until one time he gave me some wealth, and I said, "Give it to someone needier than me." The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,…
الأعظمي 4212SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ visited me during the year of the Farewell Pilgrimage when I was suffering from a severe illness. I said, "My pain has reached the point you see. I have wealth, and only one daughter to inherit from me. Shall I give…
البخاري 1295SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The best charity is that given out of surplus wealth. Begin with those whom you support, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand."
الأعظمي 4197SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said while he was on the pulpit, speaking about charity, refraining from begging, and asking, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that…
أبو داود 1648SahihI heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "The giving hand is better than the lower hand."
أحمد 17983DifficultThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that asks."
أحمد 5344SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "There is no charity except from a position of sufficiency. The upper hand is better than the lower hand, and begin with those you are responsible for."
أحمد 7155SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Charity should come from a surplus of wealth. Begin with those whom you support, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand."
أحمد 9122SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The best charity is that given out of surplus wealth. The upper hand is better than the lower hand, and begin with those you are responsible for."
أحمد 15317SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said in a sermon, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that asks."
أحمد 5728SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. Begin with those you are responsible for. The best charity is what is given out of surplus. Whoever seeks chastity, Allah will keep him chaste, and whoever seeks…
الأعظمي 4072SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ, while on the pulpit speaking about charity and refraining from begging, said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that asks."
الأعظمي 4194SahihThe Prophet ﷺ visited me during the year of the Farewell Pilgrimage when I was suffering from an illness that brought me to the brink of death. I said, "Messenger of Allah, you can see how much pain I am in. I have wealth, and only one…
البخاري 3936SahihI believe he traced it back to the Prophet ﷺ, who said, "Whoever is presented with something from this provision, let him use it to expand his livelihood. But if he has no need of it, let him direct it to someone who is in greater need of…
أحمد 20642DifficultThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ came to visit me during the year of the Farewell Pilgrimage, when I was suffering from a severe illness. I said, "Messenger of Allah, my pain has reached the state you see. I am a man of wealth, and I have no heir…
مالك 1529SahihA man came to the Prophet ﷺ and said, "Messenger of Allah, tell me, who among people has the greatest right to my good companionship?" He replied, "Yes, by your father, you shall be told. Your mother." The man asked, "Then who?" He said,…
ابن ماجه 2706SahihI heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "It is better for one of you to go out, gather firewood on his back, give some of it in charity, and use it to become independent of people, than to beg from a man who may give him or refuse him. The…
الترمذي 680SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ visited me during the Farewell Pilgrimage when I was suffering from an illness that brought me close to death. I said, "Messenger of Allah, my illness has reached the state you see, and I am a man of wealth with no…
مسلم 4209SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The best charity is that given out of surplus wealth. Begin with those whom you are responsible to support, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand."
الأعظمي 4075SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Hands are of three kinds. The hand of Allah is the highest, the hand of the giver comes next, and the hand of the beggar is the lowest. So give what is surplus, and do not fall short in caring for yourself."
الأعظمي 358SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said while he was on the pulpit, speaking about charity and refraining from begging, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that asks."
مالك 1941SahihWhile we were on a journey with the Prophet ﷺ, a man came riding on his mount. He began turning his gaze right and left. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whoever has a spare mount should give it to one who has no mount, and whoever has…
مسلم 4517SahihSaad bin Abu Waqqas reported, "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ visited me during the Farewell Pilgrimage when I was suffering from an illness that had brought me to the brink of death. I said, 'Messenger of Allah, you can see how severe my pain…
الأعظمي 9961SahihHe fell seriously ill. Ibn Abu Khalaf said, "in Mecca," and then both narrators agreed, "an illness from which he was at the brink of death." The Messenger of Allah ﷺ visited him, and he said, "Messenger of Allah, I have a great deal of…
أبو داود 2864SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The best charity is that given out of surplus wealth. Begin with those whom you support. The upper hand is better than the lower hand." I asked Ayub, "What does 'out of surplus wealth' mean?" He replied,…
أحمد 7741SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The best charity is that given out of surplus wealth. The upper hand is better than the lower hand, and begin with those whom you support."
النسائي 2535SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ, while speaking about charity and refraining from begging, said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that asks."
النسائي 2534SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. Begin with those you are responsible for. The best charity is what is given out of surplus. Whoever seeks chastity, Allah will keep him chaste, and whoever seeks…
الأعظمي 4071SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Hands are of three kinds. The hand of Allah is the highest, the hand of the giver comes next, and the hand of the beggar is the lowest. So give what is beyond your needs, and do not fall short in providing…
أحمد 17232SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. Begin with those under your care. The best charity is that given out of surplus wealth. Whoever seeks to remain chaste, Allah will keep him chaste, and whoever seeks to be…
الأعظمي 4204SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. Begin with those under your care. The best charity is that given out of surplus wealth. Whoever seeks to remain chaste, Allah will keep him chaste, and whoever seeks to be…
الأعظمي 11998SahihThe Prophet ﷺ visited me during the Farewell Pilgrimage when I was suffering from an illness that brought me close to death. I said, "Messenger of Allah, my pain has reached the point you can see. I have wealth, and no one inherits from me…
البخاري 4409SahihI fell seriously ill in Mecca during the year of the conquest, so ill that I was on the brink of death. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ came to visit me. I said, "Messenger of Allah, I have a great deal of wealth, and no one will inherit from me…
أحمد 1546SahihI heard the Prophet ﷺ... Abdullah bin Maslama also narrated to us, from Malik, from Nafi, from Abdullah bin Umar [[r3]], that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said while he was on the pulpit, mentioning charity, self-restraint, and asking from…
البخاري 1429SahihI heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. Let one of you begin with those he is responsible for. The best charity is what is given out of surplus. Whoever seeks to refrain from begging, Allah will…
أحمد 15578SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to give me a gift, and I would say, "Give it to someone more in need of it than I am," until one time he gave me some wealth and I said, "Give it to someone more in need of it than I am." The Messenger of Allah…
مسلم 2405SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. Begin with those you are responsible for. The best charity is what is given out of surplus. Whoever seeks chastity, Allah will keep him chaste, and whoever seeks…
البخاري 1427SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whoever gives in charity the equivalent of a date from lawful earnings, and nothing ascends to Allah except what is wholesome, Allah accepts it with His right hand and then nurtures it for the giver just as…
أحمد 8381SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whoever gives in charity the equivalent of a date from lawful earnings, and Allah accepts only what is good, then Allah accepts it with His right hand and nurtures it for its owner the way one of you raises…
البخاري 1410SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The best charity is what is given out of surplus wealth. The upper hand is better than the lower hand. Begin with those whom you are obliged to support. The wife says, 'Either feed me or divorce me.' The slave says,…
البخاري 5355SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The best charity is that which leaves the giver still well off. Give from what you can spare, begin with those you are responsible for, and the hand that gives is better than the hand that receives."
أحمد 10223SahihI heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "It is better for one of you to go out early, gather firewood on his back, give some of it in charity, and become independent of people, than to beg from a man who may give him or refuse him. The upper…
مسلم 2400SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "No one gives in charity even a single date earned from lawful means except that Allah takes it in His right hand and nurtures it for him just as one of you nurtures his foal or young camel, until it becomes…
أحمد 9433SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "One of you may give in charity a single date earned from honest income, placing it in its rightful place. Allah receives it with His right hand and continues to nurture it for him, just as one of you raises his young…
أحمد 8961SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whoever gives in charity the equivalent of a date from lawful earnings, and Allah accepts only what is good, Allah receives it with His right hand and nurtures it for the giver as one of you raises his foal,…
الأعظمي 13000SahihThe next day we arrived in Madinah, and there was the Messenger of Allah ﷺ standing on the pulpit addressing the people. I heard him say, "The hand that gives is the upper hand. Begin with those you support, your mother, your father, your…
الأعظمي 12646HasanWe arrived in Medina, and there was the Messenger of Allah ﷺ standing on the pulpit addressing the people, saying, "The hand of the giver is the upper hand. Begin with those you support, your mother and your father, your sister and your…
الأعظمي 4198HasanThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The best charity is that given out of surplus wealth. The upper hand is better than the lower hand. Begin with those whom you support." Yahya once said, "There is no charity except from surplus wealth."
أحمد 9613SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "When a servant gives in charity from what is lawfully earned, Allah accepts it from him, takes it in His right hand, and nurtures it just as one of you nurtures his colt or young camel. A man may give a…
أحمد 7634SahihThe Prophet ﷺ used to give me a gift, and I would say, "Give it to someone more in need of it than me," until one time he gave me some wealth and I said, "Give it to someone more in need of it than me." The Prophet ﷺ said, "Take it, keep it…
أحمد 136SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Hands are of three kinds. The hand of Allah is the highest, the hand of the giver comes next, and the hand of the beggar is the lowest. So give what is surplus, and do not fall short in caring for yourself."
أبو داود 1649Sahih