The Ruling on Giving Charity to a Neighbor, Whether Poor or Rich

Question:
The second question, O Nayef. The second question, Honorable Shaykh, regarding giving charity to neighbors, meaning the adjacent neighbor in the houses, whether he is rich or poor, what is the ruling on it? Well, listen to the answer. Giving charity, Shaykh, he says, whether to the rich or the poor.

Answer:
The rich man does not need charity, my brother. The poor man, yes, give him charity, and there is great virtue in that. As for the rich man, if your intention is a gift, then give him a gift; yes, there is nothing wrong with a gift. They said, (peace and blessings be upon him): “Exchange gifts among yourselves, and you will love one another.” As for charity, it is not prescribed except for the poor, and there is no reward for giving charity to the rich. Yes.