A man attempted to rape a woman and is now in prison; is it permissible to give him charity and hire a lawyer to defend him?
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The questioner : In some cases. He attempted to rape a woman and is now in prison.
The Shaykh : And what else?
The questioner : He attempted to rape a woman and is now in prison; is it permissible to give him charity, inquire about his situation, and hire a lawyer from among lawyers to defend him?
The Shaykh: No, it is not permissible.
The questioner : Is it not permissible to give him charity?
The Shaykh : Why did you take a part of the speech, O Allah?! May Allah guide you, may Allah guide you. It is as if you are merchants of this world, asking legal questions and then twisting and turning, taking the words that suit you. Ask a clear question.
The questioner : I am sorry.
Another questioner : O Shaykh, do you think... just a trip.
The Shaykh : If he is in dire necessity, what do I know? Perhaps he has a reserve. If he is in dire necessity, it is permissible; otherwise, it is not.
The Shaykh : And what else?
The questioner : He attempted to rape a woman and is now in prison; is it permissible to give him charity, inquire about his situation, and hire a lawyer from among lawyers to defend him?
The Shaykh: No, it is not permissible.
The questioner : Is it not permissible to give him charity?
The Shaykh : Why did you take a part of the speech, O Allah?! May Allah guide you, may Allah guide you. It is as if you are merchants of this world, asking legal questions and then twisting and turning, taking the words that suit you. Ask a clear question.
The questioner : I am sorry.
Another questioner : O Shaykh, do you think... just a trip.
The Shaykh : If he is in dire necessity, what do I know? Perhaps he has a reserve. If he is in dire necessity, it is permissible; otherwise, it is not.
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