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Giving Interest Money to Needy Muslims vs Non-Muslims: What’s the Right Choice?

Q: Are we allowed to give interest money from the bank to needy Muslims? Or is it better to give to non-muslims only?

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A: One should dispose of it by giving it to any poor person without the intention of receiving reward.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.

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