1- The beginning of the day and the beginning of the night.

2- While setting off on a journey.

3- Within blessed times such as on Fridays, on Arafah (Dhil-Hajiah, the 9th), and in Ramadhan.

4- While being ill.

Q993: What are the best charities?

A: The best charities are as follows:

1- Charity given by a rich person;

2- To throw parties;

3- Charity given to one’s relatives;

4- Charity given to the scientists, scholars, and students;

5- Charity given to the descendants of the Holy Prophet;

6- To slake others’ thirst;

7- Charity given on behalf of the dead;

8- To give gifts to one’s religious brethren.

Q994: Is there any charity considered as illegal in Islam?

A: Yes, there are some charities which count as illegal; some of these are as follows:

1- Charity given out of illegal property or out of people’s property.

2- Charity which inflicts serious harm on one’s body when given away.

3- Charity which is given while reminding the receiver of their indebtedness and along with damaging their dignity and reputation.