(17) باب فِي الظِّهَارِ
The tradition mentioned above has been transmitted by Sulaiman bin Yasar. This version has "Then some dates were brought to the Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ) and he gave it him. They measured about fifteen sa's ". He said "Give them in alms". He said "Is there anyone needier than I and my family. Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ)?" The Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ) said "Eat them, you and your family."
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 2217
In-book reference: Book 13, Hadith 43
English translation: Book 12, Hadith 2211