Authentic hadithNarrated by Bukhari & Muslim
If a man spends something on his family, seeking reward from Allah for it, it will be recorded for him as charity
عن أبي مسعود رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «إِذَا أَنْفَقَ الرَّجُلُ عَلَى أَهْلِهِ يَحْتَسِبُهَا فَهُوَ لَهُ صَدَقَةٌ».
Explanation
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informs that when a man spends on his family, whose maintenance is due upon him, such as his wife, parents, and children, seeking nearness to Allah Almighty by doing so and pursuing reward from Him, he will have the reward of charity.
Source
صحيح البخاري (1/ 20) (55).
صحيح مسلم (2/ 695) (1002).
كنوز رياض الصالحين، لمجموعة من الباحثين (5/ 334).
شرح رياض الصالحين، لابن عثيمين (3/ 157).
نزهة المتقين بشرح رياض الصالحين، لمصطفى الخن وغيره (1/ 293).
بهجة الناظرين شرح رياض الصالحين، سليم الهلالي (1/ 375).
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