What is the ruling on distributing charity from money offered as sacrifices to idols?
Offering sacrifices to idols and jinn is polytheism (), but it does not remove the owner's possession of the sacrificed item. The one who performs such an act should be advised, and then the offerings should be returned to their owners. If the owner cannot be identified, the offerings should be spent on the welfare of Muslims. However, if the offerings are given to the poor or visitors, it is not permissible to attend or participate in such gatherings (Mawlid) or accept their gifts and food, as this would be assisting them in evil and a temptation. Nevertheless, there is no harm in accepting what comes from it without attending.
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