Hakim b. Hizam reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) having said this:
The most excellent Sadaqa or the best of Sadaqa is that after giving which the (giver) remains rich and the upper hand is better than the lower hand, and begin from the members of your household.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 1034 In-book : Book 12, Hadith 123 USC-MSA web (English) : Book 5, Hadith 2254 (deprecated)
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