Saving money

Q 2: what is the ruling on saving money? The owner of this money is in charge of a family, and he saves a monthly amount to be able to continue his education after having finished his secondary education. He now has a job as a laborer which he (Part No. 24; Page No. 374) wishes to quit in the future in order to complete his studies In sha'a-Allah. What is the ruling on saving this money?

A: If the person in question pays the Zakah due on this money, fulfills his obligations without any failure to meet what is required, it is permissible for him to save surplus money for a time when he may need it, for his dependents, or for any other unforeseen circumstances.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.