Regarding the conditions of expiation: Is there not a difference between feeding them without cooking, or preparing a dinner and lunch and then inviting them to it, since the latter may not satisfy the needs of the poor?
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The questioner : May Allah reward the honorableThe Shaykh : Regarding the conditions of expiation, is there not a difference between feeding them without cooking, or preparing a dinner and lunch and then inviting them to it, since the latter may not satisfy the needs of the poor?
The Shaykh : There is no doubt that there is a difference between the two. Feeding them without cooking may be more beneficial for the poor person, and feeding them cooked food may be more beneficial depending on the circumstances. If the poor person has nothing to cook with and there are no restaurants, which is better for him? Without a doubt, the cooked food. And if the poor person has someone to cook for him at home and he is in no need of cooked food, then the uncooked food is preferable. However, both matters are permissible, because Allah said:[Al-Ma'idah 5:89] and He did not specify what we should feed them, whether uncooked or cooked. Yes.
The Shaykh : There is no doubt that there is a difference between the two. Feeding them without cooking may be more beneficial for the poor person, and feeding them cooked food may be more beneficial depending on the circumstances. If the poor person has nothing to cook with and there are no restaurants, which is better for him? Without a doubt, the cooked food. And if the poor person has someone to cook for him at home and he is in no need of cooked food, then the uncooked food is preferable. However, both matters are permissible, because Allah said: