Is distributing the slaughtered animal to wealthy friends considered charity?
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Question:
A questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, some people slaughter an animal with the intention of giving it as charity, then they distribute it to their financially well-off friends. Is this considered a valid act?
Answer:
No, charity is for the needy, for the poor and the destitute among the needy. This is charity; it is not charity for the rich, nor for friends who are not in need. This is called a gift, not charity. Yes.
A questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, some people slaughter an animal with the intention of giving it as charity, then they distribute it to their financially well-off friends. Is this considered a valid act?
Answer:
No, charity is for the needy, for the poor and the destitute among the needy. This is charity; it is not charity for the rich, nor for friends who are not in need. This is called a gift, not charity. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 7439- هل يعد من الصدقة توزيع الذبيحة على الأصدقاء المقتدرين؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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