What is the ruling on accepting financial assistance from a tobacco company agent for a necessary eye surgery?
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There is no harm in accepting financial assistance from a man whose wealth is unlawful () for your daughter's surgery if you are unable to cover its expenses. This is because this type of unlawful wealth is to be spent on general Muslim interests and to meet the needs of the poor and the needy.
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