Is it permissible to give charity from money held in trust?

Question : Please. Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace. The questioner says: Shaykh, she deposited money with her brothers, and she gave charity from this money on the condition that she would return it. Is this permissible for her?

Answer : It is not permissible for her to do this. Because she is a trustee of it. And if she gives charity from it, she has given charity with money that is not hers and without the permission of its owner, and she has exposed herself to being liable for a debt. And she does not know whether she will be able to pay it off or not. And charity, praise be to Allah, if it is missed this time, it will come again another time, and she keeps the trust as it is, taking nothing from it. But if she fears that such a situation may befall her, let her say to her brothers: "My brothers, sometimes I need some money, or charity presents itself to me and I fear missing it. Do you authorize me to borrow from it?" If they give her permission, there is no harm. But without seeking permission, it is not permissible.