Publishing ongoing charity for one's father on social media
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Question:
This is a question from a questioner who did not give his name. He says: I performed ongoing charity for my father (may Allah have mercy on him). Is it permissible for me to publish that on social media and write, “By the grace of Allah,” with the intention of bringing joy and happiness to my family and friends, and of having those who see the post make du'a for my father (may Allah have mercy on him)?
Answer:
This is not required. It is not required that you announce to people that this is a waqf (endowment) for your father. In fact, insisting on that and not publishing it to people is more conducive to sincerity, more conducive to sincerity in that matter. And publishing it may involve some riya' (showing off in worship). Yes.
This is a question from a questioner who did not give his name. He says: I performed ongoing charity for my father (may Allah have mercy on him). Is it permissible for me to publish that on social media and write, “By the grace of Allah,” with the intention of bringing joy and happiness to my family and friends, and of having those who see the post make du'a for my father (may Allah have mercy on him)?
Answer:
This is not required. It is not required that you announce to people that this is a waqf (endowment) for your father. In fact, insisting on that and not publishing it to people is more conducive to sincerity, more conducive to sincerity in that matter. And publishing it may involve some riya' (showing off in worship). Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7486 — youtube.com (2:36)
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