Topic
Islam discourages begging when it can be avoided, and urges generosity to those who do beg.
What it means
The Prophet said “the upper hand is better than the lower hand” (Sahih al-Bukhari): the one who gives is better than the one who takes. He said that whoever asks people for money to increase his own wealth is asking for hot coals (Sahih Muslim). Begging was allowed in cases of real need. The Quran says “as for the beggar, do not repel him” (93:10).