Question
A charity organization has given me a collection box. From time to time I put money in the box, the intention being Sadqah for the organization. I am the only one putting money in the box. Is it permissible for me to take the money from the box for my personal needs?
Answer
As long as the money has not been given to the organization it remains in your ownership (milkiyat). You may do with the money as you deems suitable. However, if you have no valid need, then morally it will be improper to take the money for yourself in view of your Niyyat of Sadqah at the time of depositing the money in the box.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 12
- PDF page
- 24
Appears under WOMAN WALKING TO MUSJID QUBAH (approximate).