Is it reprehensible to give charity to acquaintances such as the schoolmaids of one's children or the building's doorman, knowing that they might show favoritism to the giver and their children?
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A (charity) is either an obligatory or a voluntary sadaqah. If it is an obligatory zakat, it may only be given to the eight categories mentioned in the Quran. However, if it is a voluntary sadaqah, it may be given to anyone. It must be noted that this sadaqah must not be given as a bribe.
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