Hadith No: 1

Narrated Abu Huraira:

"The Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said, 'The best alms is that which is given when one is rich, and a giving hand is better than a taking one, and you should start first to support your dependents.' A wife says, 'You should either provide me with food or divorce me.' A slave says, 'Give me food and enjoy my service." A son says, "Give me food; to whom do you leave me?" The people said, "O Abu Huraira! Did you hear that from Allah's Messenger (s.a.w.a.) ?" He said, "No, it is from my own self."

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Reference: Saheeh al-Bukhari Book 69 Tradition No. 5

Hadith No: 2
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani - Fath al-Bari Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari - Book of Expenditures
Chapter on the Obligation of Providing for Family and Dependents
Volume: (9) - Page Number: (439)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... His statement: (The best charity is that which one gives when one is financially independent): .... He supported what he understood by citing a narration reported by al-Daraqutni through the route of Asim from Abu Salih, from Abu Huraira, from the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), who said: A woman says to her husband, "Feed me," and there is no evidence in it because there is something in Asim's preservation, and the correct view is to provide a detailed explanation. This was also noted by al-Isma'ili through the route of Abu Mu'awiya from al-A'mash with the same chain as the hadith of the chapter. Abu Huraira said: Your wife will say, "Feed me," and this is similar to his statement at the end of the hadith of the chapter, "No, this is from the pouch of Abu Huraira."
- And it was mentioned in the narration of al-Isma'ili that they said: "O Abu Huraira, is this something you say from your own opinion or from the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)?" He replied: "This is from my pouch," and his statement, "from my pouch," is with the 'kaf' in the genitive case (with a possessive ending)."

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Reference: Fath al-Baari fi Sharh Saheeh al-Bukhari Book 9

Hadith No: 3
Ahmad ibn Hanbal - Musnad al-Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Remaining Musnad of the Abundant Speakers - Musnad of Abu Huraira (r)
Volume: (2) - Page Number: (252)
7381 - Abu Muawiya narrated to us, narrating from al-A'mash, from Abu Salih, from Abu Huraira, who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said: "The best charity is that which is given when one can afford it, and it is said to you by your wife, 'Feed me, or else divorce me,' and by your servant, 'Feed me, or else sell me,' and by your child, 'To whom will you leave me?'" They said, "O Abu Huraira, is this something the Messenger of Allah said, or is it from your own mind?" He replied, "Rather, this is from my own mind."

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Reference: Musnad Ahmad Ibn Hanbal Book 2

Hadith No: 4
Ahmad ibn Hanbal - Musnad al-Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Remaining Musnad of the Many Narrators - Musnad of Abu Huraira (r)
Volume: (2) - Page Number: (299)
7916 - Muhammad narrated to us, who said: Shu'bah narrated to us, from al-Mughira, who said: I heard Ubaydullah ibn Abi Naim narrating, and Abdullah said: My father said, "He is only Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Naim, but Ghandar said otherwise." He said that he heard Abu Huraira say: "The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) forbade earnng from the profits of a cupper, the earnings of a prostitute, the price of a dog, and the rental of a stallion." He added, "And Abu Huraira said, 'These are from my purse.'"

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Reference: Musnad Ahmad Ibn Hanbal Book 2

Hadith No: 5
Al-Shawkani - Nail al-Awtar Sharh Muntaka al-Akhbar
Book of Financial Obligations - Chapter on Establishing Separation for a Woman if Maintenance is Impossible Due to Hardship and the Like
Volume: (7) - Page Number: (132)
- .... And the wording of the hadith that the author alluded to, narrated by Al-Bukhari from Abu Huraira, who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said: "The best charity is that which is given out of one's abundance, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand. Start with those you are responsible for." A woman may say, "Either you provide for me, or you divorce me," and a servant may say, "Provide for me and employ me," and a son may say, "Provide for me, and what will you do with me?" They said, "O Abu Huraira, did you hear this from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)?" He said, "No, this is from the pouch of Abu Huraira."

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Reference: Nayl al-Awtaar Sharh Muntaqa al-Akhbaar Book 7

Hadith No: 6
Al-Qurtubi - Tafsir al-Qurtubi - al-Jami' li-Ahkam al-Quran - Surah An-Nisa (4): 5
His statement, Almighty Allah said: {And do not give your properties to those who are foolish among you, which Allah has made a means of support for you.}
Volume: (5) - Page Number: (29)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... And in Sahih al-Bukhari, from Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said, "The best charity is what leaves one self-sufficient, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand. Start with those you are responsible for." A woman would say, "Either you feed me, or you divorce me," and a servant would say, "Feed me and employ me," and a son would say, "Feed me, or to whom will you leave me?" They said, "O Abu Huraira, did you hear this from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)?" He replied, "No, this is from the pouch of Abu Huraira."

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Reference: Tafseer al-Qurtubbi Book 5

Hadith No: 7
Ibn Hazm - al-Muhalla bi al-Athar - Rulings on Expenditures
Issue of the Husband's Inability to Provide for Himself While His Wife is Wealthy
Volume: (9) - Page Number: (257)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... Evidence for this is what we narrated through the chain of al-Bukhari, who said: 'Umar ibn Hafs ibn Ghayath narrated to us, my father narrated to us, al-A'mash narrated to us, Abu Salih narrated to me, from Abu Huraira, who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said: "The best form of charity is that which is given when one is neither rich nor poor, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand. Start with those you are responsible for." A woman may say, "Either you feed me, or you divorce me,"' and he mentioned the rest of the narration. They said, "O Abu Huraira, did you hear this from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)?" He replied, "No, this is from the pocket of Abu Huraira," and thus, the validity of using this narration as evidence was weakened.

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Reference: Al-Mahalli bi al-Aathaar Book 9

Hadith No: 8
Al-Nasa'i - al-Sunan al-Kubra - Book of the Ten Women
If a man cannot find anything to spend on his wife, is he allowed to give her a choice?
Volume: (8) - Page Number: (280)
9165 - Muhammad ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Abi Razmah narrated to us, saying: Hafs ibn Ghayath narrated to us, from al-A'mash, from Abu Salih, from Abu Huraira, who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said, "The best charity is that which is given when one is self-sufficient, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand. Start with those you are responsible for." The woman says, "Either you spend on me or divorce me," the son says, "To whom will you leave me?" and the servant says, "Spend on me and employ me." It was said, O Abu Huraira, is this from the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)?" He replied, "No, this is from my own understanding."

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Reference: Al-Sunan al-Kubra Book 8

Hadith No: 9
Al-Bayhaqi - al-Sunan al-Kubra - Book of Expenses - Chapter on a Man Who Cannot Find Means to Provide for His Wife
Volume: (7) - Page Number: (775)

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Reference: Al-Sunan al-Kubra Book 7

Hadith No: 10
Al-Bayhaqi - al-Sunan al-Sughra - Book of Expenditures - Chapter on a Man Who Cannot Find the Means to Support His Wife
Volume: (3) - Page Number: (188)

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Reference: Sunan al Sughra Book 3

Hadith No: 11
Ibn Abd al-Barr - Jami' Bayaan al-'Ilm wa Fadlihi
Chapter on Striving to Exercise Independent Judgment on the Foundations in the Absence of Texts at the Time of an Emerging Issue
Volume: (2) - Page Number: (851)
1607 - And from Abu Huraira, that when he would speak about something from his own opinion, he would say: "This is from my own bag." Ibn Wahb mentioned this from Sulayman ibn Bilal, from Kathir ibn Zayd, from Walid ibn Rabah, from Abu Huraira.

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Reference: Jamea' Bayaan al-Ilm wa Fadleh Book 2

Hadith No: 12
Ibn Hazm - al-Ihkam fi Usul al-Ahkām - Chapter: Not Every Statement of a Companion is an Isnād
Volume: (2) - Page Number: (204)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... Abu Huraira mentioned the hadith about spending on one's wife, children, and slave, and he said at the end of it: "Your wife may say, 'Spend on me or divorce me.'" It was said to him, "Is this from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)?" He replied, "No, but this is from the pouch of Abu Huraira."

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Reference: Al'iihkam Fi 'Usul Al'ahkam Book 2

Hadith No: 13
Ibn Hazm - Al-Ihkam fi Usul al-Ahkam - Book 36 on the Invalidity of Taqleed
Volume: (6) - Page Number: (86/87)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... Abu Hurayrah said in the narration about spending and added a statement at the end So it was said to him: "Is this from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)?" He replied: "No, this is from the pouch of Abu Hurayrah." Thus, they, may Allah be pleased with them, acknowledge that they speak based on their opinion and that they may make mistakes in this, thereby confirming the invalidity of the claims of those we mentioned.

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Reference: Al'iihkam Fi 'Usul Al'ahkam Book 6

Hadith No: 14
Al-Albani - Irwa al-Ghalil fi Takhreej Ahadith Manar al-Sabeel
Book of Zakat - Chapter on Zakat al-Fitr - 834: And in another wording: "And start with those you are responsible for."
Volume: (3) - Page Number: (317)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... But in Sahih al-Bukhari, it is mentioned that Abu Huraira was asked about this addition, whether it is from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny). He said: "No, this is from the purse of Abu Huraira."

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Reference: irwa alghaleel fi takhreeji ahadeese manar al sabeel Book 3

Hadith No: 15
Al-Nawawi - al-Majmu' Sharh al-Muhadhab
Book of Expenses - Chapter on Inability to Provide for Expenses and the Disagreement Between Spouses Regarding It
Volume: (18) - Page Number: (268)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... and the hadith that al-Bukhari narrated from Abu Huraira goes as follows: He said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said: "The best charity is that which is given when one is not in need, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand. Start with those you are responsible for." A woman says, "Either you feed me, or you divorce me," and a slave says, "Feed me and employ me," while a son says, "Feed me, and who will you leave me with?" They said, "Abu Huraira, did you hear this from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)?" He replied, "No, this is from the understanding of Abu Huraira."

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Reference: Al-Majmu' Sharh al-Mohaddhab Book 18

Hadith No: 16
Al-Salihi al-Shami - Sabil al-Huda wa'l-Rashad fi Seerat Khayr al-Ibad
Jama' Abwab Ahkamih (peace be upon him) wa Aqdiyatih wa Fatawih - Chapter Three: Regarding His Ahkam and Aqdiyat in Marriage, Divorce, Khula',
Revocation of Divorce, Ilaq, Dhihar, La'an, Legitimation of Children, and Other Matters Mentioned - Eighth: Regarding the Legitimation of Children and Others
Volume: (9) - Page Number: (194)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... And al-Bukhari narrated from Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said, "Start with those you are responsible for. A woman may say, 'Either give me what I need, or divorce me,' and a servant may say, 'Feed me or sell me,' and a child may say, 'Feed me. To whom will you leave me?'" They said, 'O Abu Huraira, did you hear this from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)?' He replied, 'No, this is from the understanding of Abu Huraira.'

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Reference: Sobol al-Huda wa al-Rashaad fi Seerah Khair al-'Ibaad Book 9

Hadith No: 17
Ibn al-Athir - Al-Nihayah fi Gharib al-Hadith wa al-Athar - Letter Kaf - Chapter Kaf with Ya - Kiys
Volume: (4) - Page Number: (218)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... al-Makiyyis: the one known as al-Kiys and this refers to what is from the Kiys of Abu Huraira, meaning what he possessed of knowledge treasured in his heart, just as money is stored in a kiys.

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Reference: Al Nihaayaa fi gareeb al hadis wal asar Book 4

Hadith No: 18
Ibn Manzur - Lisān al-ʿArab - S - Chapter on the letter Kaf - Kays
Volume: (6) - Page Number: (202)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... and the plural is Kiyāsah. In the hadith: "This is from the kays of Abu Huraira," meaning from the knowledge he holds, treasured in his heart, just as money is stored in a kays. Some narrated it with an open kaf, meaning from his understanding and insight, not from his transmission.

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Reference: Lisaan al Arab Book 6

Hadith No: 19
Al-Zubaydi - Taj al-Urus min Jawahir al-Qamus - K Y S
Volume: (16) - Page Number: (461)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... And al-kays is reason, wit, and understanding and hence the hadith: "This is from the kays of Abu Huraira," meaning from his understanding and wit, not from his narration.

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Reference: Taaj al Uroos min Jawahar al Qamus Book 16