What to do with money received from section 18A certificate?

Q: I would just like to enquire the following; Currently I contribute zakaat, sadaqah or lillah money to certain organisations,

•If one receives a Section 18A certificate for the above donations & money is received back again from SARS; what can this money be used for:

-Does this money have to be given back to charity?

-Can this money be used to pay traffic fines?

-Can this money be used for any other personal use?

A: This is your money. You can use it as you please.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)