Can we give the interest money to the poor or needy?
Published as Disposing of interest money
Question
Can we give the interest money to the poor or needy?
Answer
Interest money should be given 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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