Bab-ul-Ilm

The Upper Hand Is Better Than the Lower Hand

Chapter 7 — Charity, Kindness and Helping Others

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۷.۱۳ اوپر والا ہاتھ نیچے والے ہاتھ سے بہتر ہے

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Said by: The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Reference: Al-Kafi (Shaykh al-Kulayni) — [reference — to be verified]

Arabic:

الْيَدُ الْعُلْيَا خَيْرٌ مِنَ الْيَدِ السُّفْلَى

English Translation:

The upper hand is better than the lower hand.

Explanation: The "upper hand" is the hand that gives, and the "lower hand" is the hand that receives. It is better to be in a position to give than to depend on others — so work honestly, earn, and share what you have.

💡 Remember:

The "upper hand" is the hand that gives, and the "lower hand" is the hand that receives.