Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 508 – Volume 2, Book 24

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Volume 2, Book 24, Number 508:
Narrated Hakim bin Hizam
The Prophet said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand (i.e. he who gives in charity is
better than him who takes it). One should start giving first to his dependents. And the best object of
charity is that which is given by a wealthy person (from the money which is left after his expenses).
And whoever abstains from asking others for some financial help, Allah will give him and save him
from asking others, Allah will make him self-sufficient."