Charity On Behalf of The Living

Q: Assalamualikum Mufti Sb
i would like to know if i can give Lillah and Sadaqa donations on behalf of Muslims alive as well as family members also,as we do for deceased Muslims and send Rewards for them.


A: Wa alikum As Salaam,

Yes, it is permissible to do so on behalf of Muslims who are alive and also for family members (who are alive).

And Allah Knows best.

Mufti Waseem Khan.

6/12/2013