“(Each one) of you should save himself from the fire by giving even half of a date (in charity). And if you do not find a half date, then (by saying) a pleasant word (to your brethren).”

—  Muhammad

Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 394
Sunni Hadith

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