The ruling on giving charity to a beggar without verifying the truth of his situation
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Question:
Sometimes women come to us with some of their children, asking for charity, either because one of their children is ill or because their guardian has passed away. Sometimes they bring a death certificate showing the death of the guardian. We give them what Allah wills. Is this considered charity for them? And what is the ruling on giving them that money? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
Charity is given to the beggar if you do not know the condition of these beggars. If you gave them based on the apparent situation, then you will be rewarded, if Allah wills. The beggar has a right. If he is deserving, then the charity has reached its proper place. If he is lying, then his sin is upon him. If he is lying, then his sin is upon him. However, if you know that he is not in need and that he is a liar, then it is not permissible to give them charity, especially zakah. If it is from zakah, it does not suffice for one whom you know is not deserving. Yes.
Sometimes women come to us with some of their children, asking for charity, either because one of their children is ill or because their guardian has passed away. Sometimes they bring a death certificate showing the death of the guardian. We give them what Allah wills. Is this considered charity for them? And what is the ruling on giving them that money? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
Charity is given to the beggar if you do not know the condition of these beggars. If you gave them based on the apparent situation, then you will be rewarded, if Allah wills. The beggar has a right. If he is deserving, then the charity has reached its proper place. If he is lying, then his sin is upon him. If he is lying, then his sin is upon him. However, if you know that he is not in need and that he is a liar, then it is not permissible to give them charity, especially zakah. If it is from zakah, it does not suffice for one whom you know is not deserving. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 4023- حكم إعطاء الصدقة للسائل دون التحقق من صدق حاله - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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