Is it permissible to ask your parents for money under the pretext of buying something, then donate all or part of the money without their knowledge?
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It is not permissible to use deception to take money from parents to give it in charity, unless they willingly consent to it, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "The property of a Muslim is not lawful except with his willing consent." Also, a child may not consume from his father's wealth except with his permission, whereas a father may consume from his child's wealth as he wishes.
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