It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Charity should be given after fulfilling one's personal needs; the upper hand is better and superior to the lower hand, and you should begin with those under your care.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الزكاة / 3521
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اخرجه البخاري: 1428 بلفظ: ((خير الصدقة)) ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 10511 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 10518»