Ruling on giving charity to non-Muslims
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Question:
You are asking about giving charity to non-Muslims?
Answer:
Giving charity to non-Muslims is permissible if they are not at war with us. If the disbelievers are not at war with us, but are in a state of safety, truce, or treaty, or something similar, there is no harm in it. This is based on the saying of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He): : [Al-Mumtahanah: 8]. It is also based on what is established in the two Sahihs from Asma bint Abi Bakr (may Allah be pleased with them both): "That her mother came to her during the time of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) made a treaty with the people of Makkah. Her mother came to her in Madinah seeking support from her. So Asma said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should I maintain the tie of kinship with her?' The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: He ordered her to maintain the tie of kinship with her mother, even though she was a disbeliever.
So the conclusion is: A Muslim may maintain ties of kinship with his disbelieving relatives, and with non-relatives among the disbelievers, through wealth and kindness, provided they are not at war with us in a state of truce. However, if they are at war with us in a state of war, no, they are not to be given anything, nor helped in any way, and it is not permissible to help them in any way whatsoever, whether a little or a lot.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
You are asking about giving charity to non-Muslims?
Answer:
Giving charity to non-Muslims is permissible if they are not at war with us. If the disbelievers are not at war with us, but are in a state of safety, truce, or treaty, or something similar, there is no harm in it. This is based on the saying of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He): :
Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes - from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly.
لا يَنْهَاكُمُ اللَّهُ عَنِ الَّذِينَ لَمْ يُقَاتِلُوكُمْ فِي الدِّينِ وَلَمْ يُخْرِجُوكُمْ مِنْ دِيَارِكُمْ أَنْ تَبَرُّوهُمْ وَتُقْسِطُوا إِلَيْهِمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُقْسِطِينَPray it
صليهاSo the conclusion is: A Muslim may maintain ties of kinship with his disbelieving relatives, and with non-relatives among the disbelievers, through wealth and kindness, provided they are not at war with us in a state of truce. However, if they are at war with us in a state of war, no, they are not to be given anything, nor helped in any way, and it is not permissible to help them in any way whatsoever, whether a little or a lot.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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