CAN I GIVE INTEREST MONIES TO MY NEEDY SISTER?

Question:

Asalaamualaikum

Can I give away my interest money to my sister who is down and out?  She does not have any source of income what so ever?

Jazakallah
 
Answer:

If she is poor and needy, she may be given interest monies. The donor should not expect any reward (Ajar/Thawaab) for giving it to her.
 

And Allah knows best

Suhail Tarmahomed (Mufti)
Checked and Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Fatwa Department