How to get rid of haraam money?
Published as Disposing of haraam money
Question
How to get rid of haraam money? Should I give this money to poor or needy relatives?
Answer
Give it to the poor without the intention of receiving any reward.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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