Government Hajj subsidies
Question
India government giving cash subsidies for hajj travelers, it is acceptable because government collecting money from different areas like liquor selling, cash interest, tax, etc?
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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