Can a non-muslim donate money to muslims?
Guys,
I recently had a conversation with someone who told me about his community's plans to build a mosque and school in his country. He said that they cannot accept any funds from the government because it is a non-muslim gov. and that would be 'haram.'.....I am not very well versed on this particular topic, but i always thought that charity is charity, and people in need come from all backgrounds. That said, there are non-muslims out there are truly care and want to help out muslims in their causes, so should they be turned away if they want to donate their resources? Personally, i think its absurd to suggest that that money might be 'haram', because some muslims also make their money in the 'haram' way, yet because they're 'muslim' then its alright to accept their charity? Can someone help me w/this, as i'd like to know the facts about this. thank you.
Not sure but logic would dictate that some of this money collected from charities goes to mosques and schools both here in Qatar and abroad.
If you dont mind me asking, what country is your friend referring to?
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thanks for your views, but i am wondering is there a law/hadith that forbids the acceptance of money for a mosque/school from a non-muslim??
It's intricate, but I know zillion Muslim organizations accepting donations, without having to run a background check on the donor.
Salam
I donate every week at the kiosk in Villagio. They have never refused my money even though I am not Muslim. In fact they always smile and say something nice. I do it because I want to give something back, especially as I don't have to pay tax.
Apple as we are not arab sometimes we are asked this question merely out of curiousity and not because there is an alterior motive. I have a scottish friend who gave regularily and they always asked if she was muslim. when she said no they would merely reply "mashallah, inshallah one day you will make a very good muslim"
Things arent always as sinister as people believe them to be.
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what counts more is your willingness to help, no matter what. the other person is probably not well informed or is ignorant.
keep it up!
at center point al saad one lady give 500qr for a charity and c didnot take a coupen is that money still go to charity ?
until I am refused, and then I will give anonymously which is what I usually do, there are plenty of containers everywhere.
I don't think we need to do anything in the name of God, he's a big boy and can take of himself.
but nothing about non-belivers that i can find.
I don't think we need to do anything in the name of God, he's a big boy and can take of himself.
239. If anyone amasses wealth through haram means and then gives charity from it, there is no regard for him and the burden of sins remains.
(Ibn Khazimah, Ibn Hibban, Hakim).
(The Lawful and Prohibited in Islam (arb: Al Halal Wal Haram Fil Islam) by. Yusuf Al Qaradawi)
I don't think we need to do anything in the name of God, he's a big boy and can take of himself.
If a person earns property through haram means and gives charity, it will not be accepted (by Allah): if he spends it there will be no blessing on it; and if he leaves it behind (at his death) it will be his provision in the Fire. Indeed Allah Ta'ala does not obliterate one bad deed by another bad deed, but He does cancel out a bad deed by a good deed. An unclean thing does not wipe away another unclean thing.
(Ahmad).
I don't think we need to do anything in the name of God, he's a big boy and can take of himself.
I have never had any donation refused here or in Saudi Arabia nor was I ever asked if I was a non-believer or a Muslim.
Interesting question.
I don't think we need to do anything in the name of God, he's a big boy and can take of himself.
Its strictly for the muslims. Any money outside these entity would be considered haram or illegally gotten. I wonder if these gains through stocks exchange within various countries and monetary funds would be haram also. Some of these gain have been trusted into developments of islamic community anyway.
Thank you Majnoon, I believe it is our good intention that counts and matters.
Amoud,,,is that the reason why I was asked yesterday evening if am a Muslim or not?
I was in one shopping mall yesterday evening, and there are these guys sitting nearby door with coupons on their table, I went and asked them to gave me some coupon in return of some amount, am aware that is for charity,,,,but they were asking me if am a Muslim or not? Will they refused if I say NO? :0
know if they are more knowledgable? I think your answer is a very good one.
I don't think we need to do anything in the name of God, he's a big boy and can take of himself.
As long as the money are not from gambling or drugs and other forbidden activities, ex. from your own salary and legal businesses....I dont think its non permissible for non-muslims to donate such cause? If we muslims are allowed to donate to non-muslims, then why isn't the other way?
Lets wait for more knowledgeable fellows to answer you with supporting verses?
Slippery slope indeed. Also, would the charitable foundations with kiosks here refuse someones money if they thought they were non-muslim? Do they ask people when they donate if they are muslim? No, they dont.
They may not be taking from the governmental funds because it is common knowledge that they are making money off of very "haram" things. This I could understand, but as for charity from non-muslims, I think it is acceptable as no one knows if the money is haram or not. _____________________________________________________
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