The ruling on giving candy and biscuits with the intention of charity
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The questioner:
Sometimes a small child. Biscuits, candy, or anything, for example, coming out of the house, he takes candy, he takes biscuits, with the intention that it is charity, meaning, for example, he throws it to a worker.
The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, usually when I leave the house, I take with me biscuits or some candy to give to some of the workers or some of the school visitors. Is this considered charity?
The Shaykh:
Charity is what is beneficial, whereas these items are not beneficial. If you want to give charity, give what is beneficial, such as food, drink, clothing, or something else, or money. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Sometimes a small child. Biscuits, candy, or anything, for example, coming out of the house, he takes candy, he takes biscuits, with the intention that it is charity, meaning, for example, he throws it to a worker.
The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, usually when I leave the house, I take with me biscuits or some candy to give to some of the workers or some of the school visitors. Is this considered charity?
The Shaykh:
Charity is what is beneficial, whereas these items are not beneficial. If you want to give charity, give what is beneficial, such as food, drink, clothing, or something else, or money. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (079) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1436-02-18] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (20:09)
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