It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When food would come to you from somewhere other than your own house, you (peace be upon him) would inquire about it. If it was said that it was a gift, you (peace be upon him) would eat it, and if it was said that it was charity, you (peace be upon him) would tell the people to eat it and would not eat it yourself.