What is the ruling on taking zakah, a gift, or assistance from a person who works in installing satellite dishes?
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Question:
The questioner says: My brother works in installing satellite dishes. Is it permissible for me to take his zakah, charity, assistance, or a gift from him? Please advise us, may Allah honor you.
Answer:
If his entire income comes from this satellite dish work, it is forbidden. Do not take from him, and Allah will suffice you in his place. However, if he has other income besides installing satellite dishes, and he has income from lawful sources, there is no harm in taking a gift from him or eating his food. But if he has no income other than what he earns from installing satellite dishes, then it is forbidden. Do not eat from it or accept a gift from him until he repents to Allah, Mighty and Majestic.
The questioner says: My brother works in installing satellite dishes. Is it permissible for me to take his zakah, charity, assistance, or a gift from him? Please advise us, may Allah honor you.
Answer:
If his entire income comes from this satellite dish work, it is forbidden. Do not take from him, and Allah will suffice you in his place. However, if he has other income besides installing satellite dishes, and he has income from lawful sources, there is no harm in taking a gift from him or eating his food. But if he has no income other than what he earns from installing satellite dishes, then it is forbidden. Do not eat from it or accept a gift from him until he repents to Allah, Mighty and Majestic.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم أخذ الزكاة أو الهدية أو مساعدة من شخص يعمل في تركيب الدش؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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