Narrated Malik ibn Nadlah:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Hands are of three types: Allah's hand is the upper one; the bestower's hand is the one near it; the beggar's hand is the lower one. So bestow what is surplus, and do not submit yourself to the demand of your soul.
Grade: | Sahih (Al-Albani) | صحيح (الألباني) | حكم : |
Reference | : Sunan Abi Dawud 1649 |
In-book reference | : Book 9, Hadith 94 |
English translation | : Book 9, Hadith 1645 |