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Buying nappies from the childs money

· 12 Shawwal 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have received money from family for my children who are still minors. Can I use this money that was given specifically in their names to buy nappies, clothes and other items for their use?

Answer

Yes.

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

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

فالأصل أن نفقة الإنسان في مال نفسه صغيرا كان أو كبيرا (هداية 2/445)

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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