Intending to donate money but thereafter investing it and then donating

Q: I want to know about donations. Can I change my mind in that case?

For example, if I thought to save some money for donation. Then I changed my mind and invested in my business and after a while I donated the exact amount, is it valid?

I am donating, but a few days later and its my halaal money. 

A: Yes, it is permissible for you to invest the money or use it for any other need. By merely intending to give the money in charity, it does not become binding upon you to give it in charity.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)