It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) had this practice: when food was brought to him from somewhere other than his household, he (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) would inquire about it. If it was a gift, he would eat it, and if it was charity, he would say: "You eat it." He (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) would not eat it himself.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الزكاة / 3487
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اخرجه البخاري: 2576، ومسلم: 1077 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 8014 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 8001»