The Ruling on Excess in Charity
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, in the hadith regarding the prohibition of extravagance, how is that understood in the phrase "and give in charity"? In other words, is there such a thing as excess in charity?
Answer:
Yes, if it is more than what is needed—charity that exceeds what is needed—then it is extravagance, a waste, and a defiance of Allah. Charity should also be according to the need, according to the need of the needy. If it is according to the need of the needy, even if it is a lot, even if it is millions, it is good. But if it exceeds the limit of the needy's need, then it is theft.
Honorable Shaykh, in the hadith regarding the prohibition of extravagance, how is that understood in the phrase "and give in charity"? In other words, is there such a thing as excess in charity?
Answer:
Yes, if it is more than what is needed—charity that exceeds what is needed—then it is extravagance, a waste, and a defiance of Allah. Charity should also be according to the need, according to the need of the needy. If it is according to the need of the needy, even if it is a lot, even if it is millions, it is good. But if it exceeds the limit of the needy's need, then it is theft.
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