Voluntary Giving
708 questions
Are the children of a divorced sister, whose father does not provide for them, considered orphans? Is it permissible to give them Zakat or Sadaqah, knowing that their mother is a descendant of the Prophet (peace be upon him) through her mother's side, and is capable of working and providing for them?
What should the relative of the deceased do to restore rights to their rightful owners while covering up for their relative, after the latter forged a contract transferring full ownership of the deceased husband's house to themselves and two other individuals, knowing that the husband had already drawn up a contract transferring a quarter of the house to his wife? And is ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah) on behalf of the deceased husband's heirs, equivalent to their share in the house, sufficient? And does the wife inherit anything from the husband's estate in addition to the quarter stipulated for her in the contract? And does the rule "the killer does not inherit" apply here?
Is it permissible to sacrifice a camel, from the son's private funds, as an act of charity on behalf of his deceased father? And is it permissible to substitute that with the value of the charity to be spent on building a mosque or other ongoing charity?
Is it permissible to include all family members in the intention of a charity (sadaqah)? And does the reward for the giver of charity (mutasaddiq) diminish if he intends it for others? What are the best intentions to receive the full reward? And is it better to give charity for building a mosque or to needy relatives?
Is the money that the questioner pays to her married daughter, who has a low income, considered a charity (sadaqah), as is the money she pays to her mother, who is of moderate means?
Is giving sadaqah in the form of sweets and juices to young neighborhood girls who are of moderate means considered a permissible sadaqah?
Is it permissible for a wife to give charity from her husband's money if he prevents her from giving charity from her own money?
Is the rapid stiffening of the deceased's body and the appearance of blue spots on the upper back an inauspicious sign, and what are the deeds whose reward reaches the deceased from his relatives?
Is it valid to intend an ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah) when giving money to an organization, or must this be specified at the time it is taken out of the savings box?
Is it permissible to secretly send charity to a female relative without her husband's knowledge?
Please explain the term "religious tolerance."
What is the effect of ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah) on the deceased, and does it prevent punishment from them?
What is the virtue of seeking forgiveness (Istighfar) and giving charity (Sadaqah) in this world and the Hereafter, and is a monthly donation of 50 riyals from a 6000 riyal salary considered acceptable charity if sent to a benevolent society due to not knowing the poor?
Is there a religious reward for spending from one's private money on household needs if the husband is financially capable but does not provide the money, and is this spending considered charity?
Does one who donates his live sacrifice to a poor family receive the reward of the sacrifice?
Is it permissible for the daughter of a deceased maternal aunt’s daughter to give charity on behalf of her mother, and to give this charity to the governess who raised her? And is it permissible for her to give charity to the governess after her death?
What is the ongoing charity for my husband?
Is it a condition for ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah) that a Muslim performs it during their lifetime or bequeaths it to be done after their death, or is it permissible for it to be given by their children after their death, even if the deceased was stingy and not keen on giving charity?
What should a married woman do who finds it difficult to stop practicing tribadism despite her repeated repentance and swearing by the Qur’an, and how can she strengthen her resolve to rid herself of this sin which she fears may affect her family?
Is it permissible to pay for the medical expenses of the poor and to rent a car for them from the funds of Sadaqah and Zakat?
Is it permissible to change the intention of zakat paid by mistake (due to ignorance of its amount) to sadaqah (charity), and is zakat obligatory upon the owner of the wealth or upon its manager?
Is it permissible to direct Zakat funds, vows, or charitable donations towards treating patients in a general hospital, or for contributing to the construction and equipping of a hospital that treats Muslims and others, with the intention or condition of treating only Muslims, or to spend the money for another purpose?
Is it forbidden to refuse to accept or eat from charity, especially when one has a job?
What is the ruling on taking sacrificial meat from a neighbor or relative? Is it considered an act of charity given to one who is able, necessitating an inquiry into its nature? Did the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, take from sacrificial meat? And who has the most right to the sacrificial meat if a person sacrifices?