Prayer TimesPeople are always in need of each other's help and support. To accomplish a task, one may seek assistance from others, or ask for money or goods when needed. Sometimes, people add the phrase "for the sake of Allah" when making such requests.
The Prophet (оған Алланың салауаты мен сәлемі болсын) said: "If someone asks you for something for the sake of Allah, then give it to them" [1], "Shall I tell you who the worst of people are? It is the one who refuses a person who comes asking for something for the sake of Allah" [2], and "The one who asks for the sake of Allah is cursed, and the one who refuses someone who asks for the sake of Allah is also cursed" [3]. These words indicate that refusing such a request is prohibited. However, scholars explain that the strong prohibition in these hadiths is meant to encourage people to avoid this action as much as possible.
In principle, a Muslim's wealth is only lawful for others if it is given willingly. According to Sharia, it is not permissible for a Muslim to violate another Muslim's life, property, or honor.
Allah the Almighty says: "O you who believe! Do not consume one another's wealth unjustly, but only [in lawful] business by mutual consent. And do not kill yourselves [or one another]. Surely Allah is Most Merciful to you" [4].
Based on the above evidence, scholars have ruled that refusing someone who asks for the sake of Allah is considered makruh (disliked)[5]. The book "Fatawa Hindiyya" states: "If someone asks another person, 'For the sake of Allah, help me with this task,' it is not obligatory in Sharia for the second person to fulfill the request. However, it is better to do so"[6].
Department of Sharia and Fatwa, Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan
1. Abu Dawud, 1672.
2. Tirmidhi, "al-Jami'", 1652; Ahmad, "al-Musnad", 4/24.
3. Tabarani, "al-Mu'jam al-Kabir", 22/377.
4. Surah an-Nisa, verse 29.
5. "Asna al-Matalib", 1/408.
6. "Al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya", 5/318.
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