Is it permissible to give the charity that was offered to those affected by the earthquake in an area where houses were not damaged, knowing that the donors offered it with the intention that it was for those affected?
Those responsible for the funds of charitable donors and contributors must adhere to their intentions, as they are agents on their behalf and are not permitted to violate what has been authorized.
Therefore, funds designated for those affected by the earthquake must be spent exclusively on them.
As for those whose homes were not damaged, it is permissible to give them aid if they were indirectly affected by the earthquake (such as roads being cut off to them).
However, if they were not affected in any way, it is not permissible to disburse donors' funds to them. If such funds are disbursed, those responsible must guarantee them due to their violation of the agency.
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