Giving money to non-Islamic charities

· 13 Safar 1447 AH1 min readEnglish
ZakaatLillah and charity

Question

Is it permissible to give money to non-Islamic charities like Wateraid or Sightsavers?

Answer

If the organization does not have any religious connotation i.e. they are not supporting any religious course and you are sure and certain that they are going to spend it on people who are eligible then it is permissible. But we will not advise you to contribute towards such organizations as they do not have the understanding of halaal and haraam and of the right Islamic divine values.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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