Endowing land while the sons have a need for it
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Question:
Is it permissible for the owner of land to endow his lands for Allah the Exalted, while his sons are poor and in need of this land?
Answer:
It is permissible; it is permissible for him to dispose of his wealth as long as he is alive, sound, and free from any illness, whether a serious one or otherwise. He may dispose of his wealth, but it is better and more appropriate if he considers his children and their needs. He should also provide for them from his livestock, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 5668 Therefore, the best course is that this does not occur.
Is it permissible for the owner of land to endow his lands for Allah the Exalted, while his sons are poor and in need of this land?
Answer:
It is permissible; it is permissible for him to dispose of his wealth as long as he is alive, sound, and free from any illness, whether a serious one or otherwise. He may dispose of his wealth, but it is better and more appropriate if he considers his children and their needs. He should also provide for them from his livestock, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
rich is better than to leave them poor, begging of others
أغنياء خير من أن تذرهم عالة تكفه الناس
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/101 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:16:34)
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