It was narrated from 'Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, that the wives of the Prophet gathered around him and said: Which of us will be the first to following you (in death)? He said: The one of you who has the longest arms. They took a stick and started to measure their arms. But Sawdah was the first one to follow him. She was the one who had the longest arms, because she used to give in charity a great deal.
Read More..It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: A man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, which kind of charity is best? He said: 'Giving charity when you are in good health, and feeling stingy, hoping for a long life and fearing poverty. '
Read More..Hakim bin Hizam said: The Messenger of Allah said: The best kind of charity is that which is given when you are rich, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand, and start with those for whom you are responsible. '
Read More..Abu Hurairah said: The Messenger of Allah said: The best of charity is that which is given when you are self-sufficient, and start with those for whom you are responsible. '
Read More..It was narrated from Abu Mas'ud that the Prophet said: When a man spends on his family, seeking reward for that, that is an act of charity on his part.
Read More..It was narrated that Jabir said: A man from Banu 'Udhrah declared that a slave of his would become free after he died. News of that reached the Messenger of Allah and he said: 'Do you have any property besides him?' He said: 'No.' The Messenger of Allah said: 'Who will buy him from me?' Nu'aim bin 'Abdullah Al-Adawi bought him for eight hundred Dirhams. The Messenger of Allah brought it (the money) and gave it to him, then he said: 'Start with yourself and if there is anything left, give it to our family. If there is anything left after your family (has been taken care of), then give it to your relatives. If there is anything left after your relatives (have been taken care of), then (give it) to such and such, saying: 'In front of you and to your right and to your left. ' (Shih)
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