(53) باب الصَّدَقَةِ عَنْ ظَهْرِ، غِنًى
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:
"The best of charity is that which is given when you are self-sufficient, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand, and start with those for whom you are responsible."
Reference: Sunan an-Nasa'i 2534
In-book reference: Book 23, Hadith 0
English translation: Vol. 3, Book 23, Hadith 2535