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[2313] 41 - (997) It was narrated that Jâbir said: "A man from Banû 'Udhrâh declared that a slave of his would be set free upon his death.[1] News of that reached the Prophet ﷺ and he said: 'Do you have any other wealth?' He said: 'No.' He said: 'Who will buy him from me?' Nu'aim bin 'Abdullâh Al-'Adawî bought him for eight hundred Dirham. The Messenger of Allâh ﷺ brought (the money) and gave it to him, then he said: 'Start with yourself and give charity to yourself. If there is anything left over, then (give) to your family. If there is anything left over, then (give) to your relatives. If there is anything left over from your relatives, then (Spend it) ike this and like this,'"
meaning in front of you and to your right and to your left.
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[1] That is, he agreed to set free his slave through the practice of Tadbîr.