I took an amount of money from a person and I do not know where he is now. Is it permissible for me to give this amount as charity to my relatives on his behalf?
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Question:
I took an amount of money from a person and I do not know where he is now. Is it permissible for me to give this amount as charity to my relatives on his behalf?
Answer:
You must verify the person's existence and do not rush, for perhaps he will come, or perhaps you will find his address and name, or someone who can direct you to him. So do not rush. You must search for him and wait for him to come to you. If you become desperate after waiting and searching, then you give this amount as charity with the intention that the reward belongs to its owner. You give it to the needy, whether from your relatives or from others, on behalf of the needy. Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
I took an amount of money from a person and I do not know where he is now. Is it permissible for me to give this amount as charity to my relatives on his behalf?
Answer:
You must verify the person's existence and do not rush, for perhaps he will come, or perhaps you will find his address and name, or someone who can direct you to him. So do not rush. You must search for him and wait for him to come to you. If you become desperate after waiting and searching, then you give this amount as charity with the intention that the reward belongs to its owner. You give it to the needy, whether from your relatives or from others, on behalf of the needy. Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، أخذت مبلغاً من شخص ولا أدري أين هو الآن هل يجوز أن أتصدق له بهذا المبلغ على أقاربي؟ الشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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