It is reported that there was a man who had daughters who was with Ibn
'Umar when he wished that his daughters were dead. Ibn 'Umar became angry
and said, "While you are providing for them!"
Al-Miqdam ibn Ma'dikarib heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless
him and grant him peace, say, "What you feed yourself is sadaqa for
you. What you feed your child is sadaqa for you. What you feed your
wife is sadaqa is for you. What you feed your servant is sadaqa
for you."
Musa ibn 'Ali reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant
him peace, said, "Shall I show you the greatest sadaqa (or one of
the greatest forms of sadaqa)?" He replied, "Yes, indeed, Messenger
of Allah!" He went on, "To provide for your daughter when she is returned
to you and you are her sole source of provision."
