Taking money for reconciling people


A: bringing about reconciliation between Muslims is a collective obligation. Proof for this is Allah's saying, So fear Allâh and adjust all matters of difference among you, and obey Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), if you are believers. (Part No. 26; Page No. 145) And: There is no good in most of their secret talks save (in) him who orders Sadaqah (charity in Allâh’s Cause), or Ma‘rûf (Islâmic Monotheism and all the good and righteous deeds which Allâh has ordained), or conciliation between mankind; and he who does this, seeking the good Pleasure of Allâh, We shall give him a great reward. Accordingly, it is better for you not to take the sum which is mentioned in the question. However, if you have already taken it to avoid breaching the oath of the concerned man; it will be better that you spend such a sum on charitable ways of disposition and hope for the great reward of Allah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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