Leaving a Will: Fulfilling a Bequest for Weekly Charity When Traveling Abroad

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Leaving a Will: Fulfilling a Bequest for Weekly Charity When Traveling Abroad

English:

Question #1833:

Prior to her death, my mother instructed me to spend the proceeds from the sale of her jewelry in charitable avenues on Thursday nights. I have done so ever since her death. What should I do in the event of traveling to a non-Muslim country?

Answer #1833:

Unless it is known that her intention was to spend the money on Muslims and non-Muslims alike, the spending should be confined to the Muslims only, albeit by depositing the money with a trusted person in a Muslim country to spend it for Muslims.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Leaving a Will