"إن يمنح أحدكم أخاه خير له من أن يأخذ عليه ¤ خرجا معلوما"
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"If one of you gives his (Muslim) brother his land (for cultivation) free of charge, that is better for him than taking a fixed payment (rent) from him for it."
Hadith Referenceصحیح الجامع الصغیر / حرف الألف / 1445