Endowing land for Allah while the sons have a need for it
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible for the owner of land to endow his lands for Allah the Exalted, while his sons are poor and in need of this land?
Answer:
It is permissible. It is permissible for him to dispose of his wealth as long as he is alive and in good health, without any illness, terminal illness, or critical condition. He may dispose of his wealth and make a bequest. However, if he considers his children and their needs, that is better and more appropriate. He should rent it out to them. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 6373 So it is better that he does not endow it but rather provides for them. But if he does endow it, the endowment is valid.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible for the owner of land to endow his lands for Allah the Exalted, while his sons are poor and in need of this land?
Answer:
It is permissible. It is permissible for him to dispose of his wealth as long as he is alive and in good health, without any illness, terminal illness, or critical condition. He may dispose of his wealth and make a bequest. However, if he considers his children and their needs, that is better and more appropriate. He should rent it out to them. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
to leave your inheritors wealthy is better than to leave them in poverty, begging from people
إنك أن تذر وراثتك أغنيا خير من أن تذرهم عالة فكفروا الناس
Source
شرح زاد المستقنع [61] — alfawzan.live (1:16:41)
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