I vowed to feed the poor, but I was unable to feed them, and I offered money instead of feeding them. Is that sufficient?
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Question:
You ask: I vowed to feed the poor, but I was unable to feed them, and I offered money instead of feeding them. Is that sufficient?
Answer:
As long as she has money, she is able to feed them. As long as she has money, she can buy food and distribute it to the poor. Distributing money is not sufficient when food is scarce; food is required. She must buy food and distribute it to the poor. Yes.
You ask: I vowed to feed the poor, but I was unable to feed them, and I offered money instead of feeding them. Is that sufficient?
Answer:
As long as she has money, she is able to feed them. As long as she has money, she can buy food and distribute it to the poor. Distributing money is not sufficient when food is scarce; food is required. She must buy food and distribute it to the poor. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، نذرت أن أُطعم الفقراء، ولم أستطع أن أُطعمهم، وبذلتُ نقودًا بدلًا من الإطعام، هل ذلك يجزئ؟ #فتاوى — youtube.com
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