Raising funds during “Good Friday”

20-9-2007 | IslamWeb

Question:

Assalamu 3alaykum Here in Melbourne, Australia, on Good Friday, the community gets together to raise funds for the Royal Children's Hospital. This is a tradition that is held on a yearly basis, and has been going on for years. What I would like to know is although it is a religious day for the non-Muslims, would it be allowed for us Muslims to hold events prior to this day to raise funds for the hospital, and then pass the funds that we raise on the Good Friday? I hope that the question is clear, and that we can hear from you soon. Jazak'Allaahu khair wa assalamu 3alaykum

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Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

 

In principle, it is permissible to collect funds on any day, whether on Good Friday or else. However, if by collecting funds or handing it one participates in the religious festivals of non-Muslims (which is the case here), then it is not permissible to be part of this effort.

For more benefit, please refer to Fatwa 86876.

Allaah Knows best.