Decreasing one's sadaqah to save up for hajj
Question
Alhamdulilliah I am employed and in addition to my annual zakaat I make a point of giving away at least 10 percent of my money in additional sadaqah. However I am a bit confused at this point. I would like to start saving more than I currently in order to get married and go for haj Inshallah. I know that sadaqah does not decrease wealth.
Should I continue to give the same amount as sadaqah or should I decrease a bit in order to increase my savings for these sorts of things.
Answer
You may decrease your sadaqah so that you may complete your fardh Hajj.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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