201 - Question 40: At a red light, a beggar asked for help. I took out some money to give, but the light turned green, and the beggar left before I could give it. What should I do?
✅ Answer:
قَالَ وَ عَنْهُ فِی الرَّجُلِ یَخْرُجُ بِالصَّدَقَةِ لِیُعْطِیَهَا السَّائِلَ فَیَجِدَهُ قَدْ ذَهَ ... diq (peace be upon him) regarding a man who takes out charity to give to a beggar but finds that the beggar has left. The Imam said: He should give it to someone else and not return it to his wealth.
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