Obligation of Charity When One Has No Money
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Question
Hello, It is known that there is a prohibition against ignoring a poor person who asks for charity. What should a person do if they have no cash on them?
Answer
Hello
One who does not have, is not required to give.
[It is important to note that the obligation applies only to a trustworthy poor person, not to everyone who claims to be poor].
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