The ruling on money gifted to a newborn and his father donating it
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Question:
What is the ruling on money that is gifted to a newborn? Is it permissible for his father to donate it to the mosque?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that. This is a custom that has become established among people, and they wish to rejoice over the newborn and honor his mother. It is a good custom, and there is nothing wrong with it. His father may dispose of it as he sees fit. Yes.
What is the ruling on money that is gifted to a newborn? Is it permissible for his father to donate it to the mosque?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that. This is a custom that has become established among people, and they wish to rejoice over the newborn and honor his mother. It is a good custom, and there is nothing wrong with it. His father may dispose of it as he sees fit. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم المال الذي يُهدَى للمولود؟ وهل يجوز لأبيه أن يتبرع به للمسجد؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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