It is narrated from Sayyiduna Muheesa bin Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that he had a slave named Abu Taybah, who used to earn a lot. When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade taking the earnings of the cupper, he (Muheesa) sought permission from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the earnings from cupping, but the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not grant permission. He kept insisting and mentioning his need, until the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Put its earnings into the bellies of your irrigation camels and the like. In another narration: Use it as fodder for your animals and food for your slaves. In another narration: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade him, but he said: Should I not feed this earning to my orphans? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: No. He said: Then should I give it in charity? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: No. Eventually, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) permitted him to feed it as fodder to the camels that irrigate the land and the like.