Mukhtasar Muslim

Sayyiduna Nu’man bin Bashir (may Allah be pleased with him) says that my father (may Allah be pleased with him) took me to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and said, “O Messenger of Allah! Bear witness that I have given (my son) Nu’man such and such things from my wealth as a gift.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked, “Have you given all your sons the same as you have given to Nu’man?” My father (may Allah be pleased with him) replied, “No.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Then do not make me a witness, rather make someone else a witness.” Then he said, “Do you like that all your children should be equal in showing kindness to you?” My father replied, “Yes.” So the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Then do not do this (i.e., do not give to one and not to the others).”