Sunan Abi Dawud - Book 9, Hadith 136
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Narrated Abu Hurayrah: The Prophet (ﷺ) commanded to give sadaqah. A man said: Messenger of Allah, I have a dinar. He said: Spend it on yourself. He again said: I have another.
He said: Spend it on your children. He again said: I have another. He said: Spend it on your wife. He again said: I have another. He said: Spend it on your servant.
He finally said: I have another. He replied: You know best (what to do with it).
He said: Spend it on your children. He again said: I have another. He said: Spend it on your wife. He again said: I have another. He said: Spend it on your servant.
He finally said: I have another. He replied: You know best (what to do with it).
How the Prophet ﷺ modelled 2 behaviours here
Leadership Direction
“He said: Spend it on yourself... He said: Spend it on your children... He said: Spend it on your wife... He said: Spend it on your servant.”
Acting with decisiveness to provide clear direction and stability rather than passively waiting; confident decision-making and taking initiative
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This hadith also models: Provision Financial Care
Provision Financial Care
“Spend it on your wife”
Providing for family needs; financial responsibility; ensuring comfort; working diligently; managing resources wisely
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This hadith also models: Leadership Direction