What is the ruling on giving charity to one who is negligent in prayer?
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Question:
One who is negligent in prayer is given from charity, for example, if he prays at home?
Answer:
He is given from charity, but it is better to give to others. The one who is more diligent is more deserving of kindness if he prays. If he prays at home, he is a sinner. As for the one who does not pray, he is not given from zakah. He is given from other than zakah for the purpose of reconciling his heart, if he is poor, along with advice and guidance.
Q: And he is in need, for example, he has a debt, for example?
The Shaykh: If he prays, there is no harm; he is given, advised, and disciplined. The committee disciplines him if he is absent, if the matter is referred to the committee.
One who is negligent in prayer is given from charity, for example, if he prays at home?
Answer:
He is given from charity, but it is better to give to others. The one who is more diligent is more deserving of kindness if he prays. If he prays at home, he is a sinner. As for the one who does not pray, he is not given from zakah. He is given from other than zakah for the purpose of reconciling his heart, if he is poor, along with advice and guidance.
Q: And he is in need, for example, he has a debt, for example?
The Shaykh: If he prays, there is no harm; he is given, advised, and disciplined. The committee disciplines him if he is absent, if the matter is referred to the committee.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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