I know a man who asks people for money, and Allah has made him wealthy. Should I report him?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: I know a man who has been sitting at one of the commercial establishments for years, asking people for money. He has prepared a place for himself, and the signs of need are not apparent on him. The question is: Is it permissible for me to report him?
Answer:
Because I think that if I advise him, he will say that I am in need. Or if I advise, I will have done what is required of you. Yes, do not report him. Advise him, and that is his share.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: I know a man who has been sitting at one of the commercial establishments for years, asking people for money. He has prepared a place for himself, and the signs of need are not apparent on him. The question is: Is it permissible for me to report him?
Answer:
Because I think that if I advise him, he will say that I am in need. Or if I advise, I will have done what is required of you. Yes, do not report him. Advise him, and that is his share.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [247 /641] أعرف رجلا يسأل الناس المال، وقد أغناه الله ، فهل أبلغ عنه؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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