What is the ruling on refraining from giving beggars money and other things with the intention of not encouraging them to beg?
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Allah has desired charity and promised abundant good and great reward for it, and He has condemned stinginess and its people. Based on these texts, a Muslim should not turn away a beggar and be stingy towards him, especially if he is unaware of his condition or knows that he deserves to ask.
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