The Difference Between Taking Back Charity and Taking Back the Pilgrimage Sacrifice
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Question : Yes. And soon.
Answer : Yes, so he may guide them in it. Did he give it to the poor person? Because the poor person does not own the zakah until it is delivered to him. No, an intention is necessary, and confirmation is necessary. We mentioned the difference: the hady becomes specific by designation, whereas zakah does not become specific by designation. That is, if he says, "This is zakah," it does not become specific, just as if he takes out dirhams in his hand and says, "These are dirhams I am giving in charity," he has the choice; if he wishes, he can take them back.
Answer : Yes, so he may guide them in it. Did he give it to the poor person? Because the poor person does not own the zakah until it is delivered to him. No, an intention is necessary, and confirmation is necessary. We mentioned the difference: the hady becomes specific by designation, whereas zakah does not become specific by designation. That is, if he says, "This is zakah," it does not become specific, just as if he takes out dirhams in his hand and says, "These are dirhams I am giving in charity," he has the choice; if he wishes, he can take them back.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، [3841] الفرق بين الرجوع في الصدقة والرجوع في الهدي - تعليقات على الكافي لابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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