Helping sinful neighbours
Question: 1963
Assalamu’alaykum
In my neighborhood there are many needy people. My question is if they
request me for some money which alhamdulillah I have right now, can I
give it to them knowing that they will not only use it to buy food but also
drugs and alcohol? Some of these needy people are Muslims also.
Some people say that I should not give them any money until I have proof
that they are not buying anything illegal or haraam. Others say that I should
keep giving them money but calmly give them a little da’wah. May Allah
most high reward you for your answer.
Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah and his family.
You can buy things they need, such as food, clothing and so on, or you can let them
buy things that are permissible, and pay the bill for them, whilst continuing to advise
them, warn them, and call them to Islam, because your neighbours rights over you are
great indeed. The Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“Jibreel kept advising me of the rights of neighbours so much that I thought he would
make them my heirs.” (Agreed upon).
And Allaah is the Source of help.
Source:
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
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