What is the ruling of Islamic law on dealing with a healthy young man who asks for charity in money and sugar, while taking begging as a profession, and what is the ruling on turning him away with "May God make it easy" after he says "for the sake of God"?
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It is impermissible for a wealthy or strong person capable of earning a livelihood to beg from people, due to the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Charity is not permissible for a rich person nor for one who is strong and healthy." Similarly, it is not permissible to give to them, as this would encourage them in their transgression of the . Begging is permissible for one who incurs debt to reconcile people, or for one afflicted by a disaster that impoverished him, or for one struck by extreme poverty or a compelling need.
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