It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever has a piece of land, he should cultivate it himself. If he cannot do so or is unable to, then he should give it to his brother as a gift, but not on rent.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 14967
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حديث صحيح، خ: 2340، م: 1536، وهذا إسناد حسن في المتابعات والشواهد من أجل مطر الوراق