Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: "The best charity is that which leaves prosperity and wealth remaining, and the upper hand (the one who gives charity) is better than the lower hand (the one who receives charity). And begin giving charity to those whose expenses are your responsibility. Your wife says: 'Spend on me or divorce me.' Your slave also says: 'Spend on me or sell me.' And your son says: 'To whom do you entrust me?'"