Ibn Jurayj related that Abu'z-Zubayr heard him ask Jabir about
when a man's servant has finished his work and heat (i.e. cooking). Did
the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, command that the
servant be invited to eat? "Yes," he replied. If one of you dislikes to
have his servant eat with him, he should give him his food by his own hand.'"
Abu Hurayra said, "The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him
peace, commanded sadaqa. A man said, 'I have a dinar.' He said,
'Spend it on yourself.' He said, 'I have another.' He said, 'Spend it on
your wife.' He said, 'I have another.' He said, 'Spend it on your servant
and then on whomever you see fit.'"
Jabir ibn 'Abdullah said, "The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless
him and grant him peace, advised that slaves be well treated. He said,
'Feed them from what you eat and clothe them from what you wear and do
not punish Allah's creation.'"
Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless
him and grant him peace, said, "The best sadaqa is that which leaves
you free of want. The upper hand is better than the lower hand. Begin with
those you look after. Your wife says, 'Spend on me or divorce me.' Your
slave says, 'Spend on me or sell me.' Your child asks, 'On whom can we
rely?'"
