such as when his mother, grandfather, brother, or any other relative undertakes his care. Allah knows best.

269 – Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “The truly needy person is not the one who can be dismissed with a date or two, or a mouthful or two; rather, the needy is the one who maintains his self-respect (1).” Agreed upon.

In another wording recorded in the two Ṣaḥīḥs: “The needy is not the one who goes around among people so that a mouthful or two, or a date or two, send him away. The needy is the one who finds nothing sufficient for him, yet his situation is not noticed so that charity is given to him, and he does not stand up to ask the people.”

270 – Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said, “The one who strives on behalf of a widow and a poor person is like a combatant in the path of Allah,” and—so I think he added—“like one who stands in prayer without tiring, and like one who fasts without breaking his fast.” Agreed upon.

271 – Abu Hurayrah related that the Prophet ﷺ said, “The worst food is the food of a wedding banquet: those who would come are refused, while those who refuse are invited. Whoever does not accept the invitation has disobeyed Allah and His Messenger.” Reported by Muslim.

In another narration, recorded in the two Ṣaḥīḥs from Abu Hurayrah’s own words: “How evil is the food of a wedding banquet— the rich are invited to it while the poor are left out.”

272 – Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever raises two girls (2) until they reach maturity will come on the Day of Resurrection—he and I like these,” and he brought his fingers together. Reported by Muslim. “Two girls” means: two daughters.

273 – ʿĀʾishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: A woman entered upon me accompanied by her two daughters, asking for charity. I found nothing with me except a single date, so I gave it to her. She divided it between her two daughters and did not