The upper hand is better than the lower one, the upper being the one which bestows and the lower one which begs.
Sahih Muslim Book 12, Hadith 122
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Sahih Muslim Book 12, Hadith 121 Next Hadith → The most excellent Sadaqa or the best of Sadaqa is that after giving which the (giver) remains rich and the upper hand is better than the lower hand, and begin from the members of your household.

Sahih Muslim Book 12, Hadith 123