Obligation of Charity When One Has No Money
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
Shalom,
One who does not have is not obligated to give.
(t’s important to note that the obligation applies only to a poor person who is trustworthy, and not to just anyone who claims to be in need.)
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