´It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:` "The best of charity is that which is given when you are self-sufficient, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand, and start with those for whom you are responsible."
Hadith Referenceسنن نسائي / كتاب الزكاة / 2535
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:حسن صحيح | زبیر علی زئی:صحيح