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Forty hadiths on the virtue of charity.

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Narrated by Hakim Ibn Hizam, may Allah be pleased with him,

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that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"The best charity, or the most excellent charity, is that which is given when one is self-sufficient."

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"The upper hand is better than the lower hand,"

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"and begin with those whom you support."

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Recorded by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

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Regarding his statement, "when one is self-sufficient,"

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the meaning is:

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the best charity is that which leaves the giver self-sufficient with what remains in their possession,

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and it is understood as:

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the best charity is that which leaves behind enough wealth for the giver to rely upon,

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and to use in meeting their own interests and needs.