Buying nappies from the childs money
Question
I have received money from family for my children who are still minors. Can I use this money that was given specifically in their names to buy nappies, clothes and other items for their use?
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
فالأصل أن نفقة الإنسان في مال نفسه صغيرا كان أو كبيرا (هداية 2/445)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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