Qaqa’ bin Hakim narrates that Abdul Aziz bin Marwan wrote to Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) asking him to present any need he might have. Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) replied in writing: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: When spending, begin with those under your care, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand. I understand that the upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that asks. Therefore, I do not ask you for anything, and if Allah sends me something from your side, I will not return it.