Charity for the Deceased
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Question: Is it permissible for a woman to give charity from her own money to one of her deceased relatives without her husband’s knowledge, and what is the ruling if the charity is from her husband’s money?
Answer: It is permissible for a woman to give charity from her own money on behalf of her deceased relatives for the sake of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), so that its reward and benefit reach them; because she is disposing of her own money, and she is free to do so with her money within the limits prescribed by Allah. Charity is a righteous deed, and its reward reaches the one for whom it is given, so there is nothing wrong with that.
As for giving charity from her husband’s money, this requires specification:
If her husband has given her permission, or if she knows that he does not prevent it and that he is pleased with this matter, then she may give charity from his money in accordance with what is customary. However, if her husband prevents it and has not given her permission, she must refrain and not give charity from his money, even if he is wealthy.
Answer: It is permissible for a woman to give charity from her own money on behalf of her deceased relatives for the sake of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), so that its reward and benefit reach them; because she is disposing of her own money, and she is free to do so with her money within the limits prescribed by Allah. Charity is a righteous deed, and its reward reaches the one for whom it is given, so there is nothing wrong with that.
As for giving charity from her husband’s money, this requires specification:
If her husband has given her permission, or if she knows that he does not prevent it and that he is pleased with this matter, then she may give charity from his money in accordance with what is customary. However, if her husband prevents it and has not given her permission, she must refrain and not give charity from his money, even if he is wealthy.