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Riyad as-Salihin 530 (Book) #38915
The Superiority of Giving Over Begging

SUMMARY: The upper hand is better than the lower hand, as it is the one which gives and not the one which begs.

Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: While Messenger of Allah was on his pulpit (in the mosque) delivering a Khutbah (religious talk) about Sadaqah (charity) and begging, he said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand, the upper hand is the one which gives and the lower hand is the begging one". Al- Bukhari and Muslim.
وعنه أن رسول الله قال وهو على المنبر، وذكر الصدقة والتعفف عن المسألة‏:‏ ‏ "‏اليد العليا خير من اليد السفلى‏.‏ واليد العليا هي المنفقة، والسفلى هي السائلة‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
charity  *  generosity  *  giving  *  begging  *  sadaqah  *  khairat  *  ata  *  sual

QUICK LESSONS:
Give generously to those in need
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about charity and generosity, emphasizing that giving is superior to begging. It encourages us to give generously to those in need, rather than relying on others for help. This hadith also teaches us that we should strive to be independent and self-sufficient by providing for ourselves and our families through honest means. Furthermore, it reminds us of our responsibility towards those who are less fortunate than us; we should always be willing to lend a helping hand when needed.

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