ANSWER:

Prior intention is mandatory.

QUESTION: If I give sadaqah as a father, do my wife and child automatically benefit from it as well? Or does my intention have to be that it is in the name of my family?

Charity, Fiqh of the family | November 4, 2024 8:02 am
Previous

QUESTION: If a non-Muslim girl from a very strict Hindu family wants to revert to Islam, but fears her parents will harm or kill her if she does, and she fears Allah’s punishment in Hell, can she marry a Muslim man to save herself? If yes, how can she marry, considering her father (a non-Muslim) is her Wali (guardian)?
Next

QUESTION: I gave 5k monthly to my dad, nvr chck wat he does with it. I found out that gives to relatives & friends in need. Now on can I ask him to inform me what he does with it. Is the money considered mine?