What is the interpretation of (the upper hand is better than the lower hand)?
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The preponderant view is that the upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that asks. This is supported by what is stated in Muslim: "The upper hand is better than the lower hand, and the upper hand is the one that gives, and the lower hand is the one that asks."
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