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Which is more fitting: to donate a portion of gold to support satellite channels or to save it for the children's marriage? And which is more fitting for her husband: to donate for building mosques or to support Palestine? And which is more fitting in charity: to give to distant relatives or to a needy young person to complete their studies? And is donating to cancer institutes more fitting or to Palestine? And is it permissible to submit donation receipts to official bodies for tax relief?

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The answers to your questions are summarized as follows:

1. A woman has the right to dispose of her property if she is an adult and of sound mind, without requiring her husband's permission. However, it is advisable to consult with him to maintain harmony. It should be noted that some scholars, such as Imam Malik, believe that a wife is not permitted to dispose of more than one-third of her wealth without her husband's permission. 2. Building mosques is a religiously desirable act, and supporting the people of Palestine is of great importance given their difficult circumstances. It is preferable to combine both endeavors. If that is not possible, priority is determined based on the severity of need. If mosques are abundant and the need in Palestine is severe, then supporting Palestine takes precedence, and vice versa. 3. Giving charity to relatives is better than giving charity to non-relatives. However, if the need of young people to complete their studies reaches a degree of necessity, then spending on them is obligatory and takes precedence, because an obligation is prioritized over a recommended act. 4. Determining the priority between donating to cancer institutes and supporting Palestine depends on the degree of need in each. The priority is to provide for the one in greater need. 5. Regarding the submission of tax receipts, the ruling depends on knowing the laws of the country. If taxes are unjustly imposed, then it is permissible to evade them by any means that does no harm. If they are justly imposed, and the law allows for the submission of receipts to reduce taxes, then it is permissible. Otherwise, it is not permissible.

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