Donating money towards abused animals

· 18 Jumada II 1441 AH1 min readEnglish
ZakaatLillah and charity

Question

I keep giving donations towards abused animals rescue group every month as sadaqah ecause there are already a lot of charity groups for people

1. Should I spend this money for people more than animals in Islam?

2. Is this donation for animals granted as sadaqah in Islam?

Answer

1. Yes, however donate less towards animals and more towards people.

2. Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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