Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) passed by a fallen date and said: "If I were not in doubt that it might be from charity, I would have eaten it."

Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that meat was presented to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) which had been given to Barirah as charity. He said: "This meat was charity for her, but for us it is a gift."

Sayyidah Umm ‘Atiyyah Ansariyyah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came to Sayyidah ‘A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) and asked,“Do you have anything (to eat)?”Sayyidah ‘A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) replied,“No, we have nothing except some meat from a goat that Nasibah sent us, which she had received as charity.”So he said,“Bring it, for charity has reached its rightful place.”

Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that when any food was brought to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, he would ask whether it was a gift or charity. If it was said that it was charity, he would tell his companions to eat, but he himself would not eat from it. And if it was said that it was a gift, then he, peace and blessings be upon him, would also extend his hand and eat from it along with his companions.

Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abi Awfa (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that when any tribe brought their zakat to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), he would supplicate for them, saying: "O Allah, grant blessings and goodness to the family of so-and-so." My father also brought his zakat, so the Prophet said: "O Allah, grant blessings and goodness to the family of Abi Awfa."