Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq عليه السلام was asked, "Which charity is the best?" Imam عليه السلام replied: "The charity given by one in hardship. Have you not heard the words of Allah سبحانه وتعالى, the Mighty and Glorious: 'And they give preference over themselves, even though they are in need.' Do you see any surplus here?"