Conveying The Reward Of A Nafl Act To The Living
Question
Is it permissible to perform a nafl qurbani or any nafl charitable act and then gift its reward to a person who is alive?
Answer
Yes, the reward of all Nafl Ibaadaat (whether it is Nafl Qurbani or any other Nafl charitable act) can
be passed over to the living and deceased.
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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Source: Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville — https://www.iftadua.co.za/conveying-the-reward-of-a-nafl-act-to-the-living/11344/
Fatawa SA: https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-11344
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