It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah came to visit Sa'd (when he was sick). Sa'd said to him:
O Messenger of Allah, shall I bequeath two-thirds of my wealth? He said: No. He said: Shall I bequeath half? He said: No. He said: Shall I bequeath one-third? He said: Yes, one-third, and one-third is much or large. If you leave your heirs independent of means that is better than if you leave them poor, holding out their hands.