This is not permissible. That which is correct is that it should be given in the form of [staple] food as occurred during the time of the Prophet ﷺ.
Category: Fatwa
The correct approach to distributing Zakaatul-Fitr
[Regarding] extracting the Zakaatul-Fitr [for distribution] as money, we ask that you clarify the ruling regarding that?
Giving Zakaah to relatives
What is better: [is it] to give zakaah to poor and needy relatives whom I am not financially responsible for, or that I give it to the poor and needy neighbour?
What you need to know about Laylatul-Qadr
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: [O] Noble Shaykh, this [questioner] is asking, saying [there] is recurring evidence from the Book and the Sunnah regarding the greatness and virtue of Laylatul-Qadr, [so what is] the most anticipated night that will be Laylatul-Qadr, O Shaykh? Response: Laylatul-Qadr comprises all of Ramadhaan and it is not […]
The length of the i’tikaaf
Is there a specified [length of] time for the i’tikaaf?
Eating and drinking at the adhaan of Fajr
He is saying: ‘Is it permissible for a person to eat what he has in his hand when the mu.adhin calls the adhaan [for Fajr]?’
Do not say “Ramadhaan Kareem”
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: The questioner says, regarding the saying “Ramadhaan Kareem”, is al-Kareem not Allaah? Response: This has no basis. Their saying: “Ramadhaan Kareem” – does not have any basis. As for [saying]: “Ramadhaan Shareef” “Ramadhaan Mubaarak” “Ramadhaan ‘Adheem” – these descriptions are mentioned in ahaadeeth; “‘Adheem” “Mubaarak” “Shareef” – [there […]
Ramadhaan is an opportunity that may never return
What is your advice to the Muslims on the occasion of the approaching of the month of Ramadhaan, [and] may Allaah protect and preserve you?
The final fatwa of Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn Baaz warning against the Jamaa’ah at-Tableegh
We hear, Your Eminence, about the Jamaa’ah at-Tableegh and that which their da’wah entails. So would you advise me to join this Jamaa’ah.
Distinguishing the month of Rajab with an increase in worship
Some people distinguish the month of Rajab with an increase in worship, such as salaah and remaining awake during the night of the 27th (of Rajab).