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What is the ruling on the grants provided by the International Relief and Development (IRD) organization to unemployed individuals in Iraq, according to the stated conditions and procedures, which include submitting a project, providing a contribution, and employing unemployed individuals?

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If the organization pays money to the unemployed as a free gift without any مقابل (reciprocity or exchange), then there is no harm in accepting this gift, even if those in charge of it are disbelievers. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, accepted gifts from non-Muslims. However, one must be cautious that accepting this gift does not entail compromising any aspect of the religion, or cooperating with them in their schemes. One must also be wary of developing a fondness in the heart towards them. If a person fears that accepting the gift might lead to such fondness, then they should not take it.

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