Is it permissible for a person to give his sacrificial animal in charity to himself out of need?
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Question:
If a person slaughters a sacrificial animal and gives it in charity to himself because he needs it, is this permissible?
Answer:
Yes, if he is in need and spends on himself, he will be rewarded for that. If he calls it charity, or if he says it is an expense for himself, he is the one who should start with himself and then with those he supports, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Start with yourself." He is rewarded for this because he has been kind to himself and because he has been modest toward people, modest in asking people. He has become self-sufficient regarding people, so he is rewarded for that.
If a person slaughters a sacrificial animal and gives it in charity to himself because he needs it, is this permissible?
Answer:
Yes, if he is in need and spends on himself, he will be rewarded for that. If he calls it charity, or if he says it is an expense for himself, he is the one who should start with himself and then with those he supports, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Start with yourself." He is rewarded for this because he has been kind to himself and because he has been modest toward people, modest in asking people. He has become self-sufficient regarding people, so he is rewarded for that.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز أن يتصدَّق الإنسان بذبيحته على نفْسه للحاجة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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