can we give money to hindus during festivals?They use this for shirk practices.Meccan period prophet prayed in front of idols. sahabah did not pray to them.Idols removed after Islam was completed.

As Muslims, we should firstly try as far as possible to spend our wealth in those avenues which could benefit the Muslims. In the different parts of the world, by us giving money to Hindu festivals, etc. we are, in fact, helping them in propagating their religion. Instead of us giving our hard earned money to such avenues, which would not benefit us in this world nor in the hereafter, it would be advisable that we ensure our wealth be spent in those avenues which could benefit Islam, and by us giving money to Hindus we are, in fact, helping the upliftment of their religion.

So, it would not be permissible for us as Muslims to give our money to assist in Hindu festivals, etc. As you had mentioned they use this money for Shirk practices. Shirk is the greatest sin on the surface of the earth. If we spend our money in assisting Shirk, we are assisting the enemies of Allah Ta'ala, which in turn causes the anger of Allah to dawn upon us.

With regarding to Nabi's (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) Salaat towards the idols. This was due to certain circumstances, Islam was still in its initial stages and Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) had to firstly win the people' s hearts over to Islam and once Islam was firmly rooted, the idols were removed.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai