Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said that a man broke his fast in Ramadan, so he (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered him to free a slave, or fast two months, or feed sixty poor people. He said: I do not have the means. Then a basket of dates was brought to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Take this and give it in charity." He said: O Messenger of Allah! I do not find anyone more in need than myself. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) smiled until his (peace and blessings be upon him) molar teeth became visible. Then he (peace and blessings be upon him) said to him: "Eat it yourself."
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصيام / 8052