Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: One dinar which you spend in the way of Allah, one dinar which you spend on the needy, one dinar which you spend to free a slave, and one dinar which you spend on your family—of all these, the greatest in reward is the dinar which you spend on your family.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب النفقات / 7257
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه مسلم: 995 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 10119 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 10123»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … Nowadays, most people have deviated from the path of moderation; they sit in gatherings of friends and, becoming entangled in customs and traditions, bear great expenses, while at home their wives and children are longing for essential needs.