Giving money to non-Islamic charities

Q: Is it permissible to give money to non-Islamic charities like Wateraid or Sightsavers?

A: If the organization does not have any religious connotation i.e. they are not supporting any religious course and you are sure and certain that they are going to spend it on people who are eligible then it is permissible. But we will not advise you to contribute towards such organizations as they do not have the understanding of halaal and haraam and of the right Islamic divine values.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)