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Is it permissible for a woman to give charity from her husband's money that he sends to her and her children without his knowledge?

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Question:
In this episode, a woman asks and says: My husband gives me a sum of money from time to time to spend when we need something in his absence. Is it permissible for me, if I want to give charity, to take from it without his knowledge? I should mention that it is not a large amount, about one hundred riyals or so. Please guide us. May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions. As for what your husband gives you as household maintenance, you spend it on the specific needs of the house for which it was designated. There is no harm in giving a small amount of it in charity, according to the custom of giving to the beggar what is customary. The reward will be for everyone, if Allah wills. However, taking a large amount from it that harms the needs of the house and makes things difficult for the children is not permissible. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للمرأة التصدق من مال زوجها الذي يرسله لها ولأولادها بدون علمه؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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