Giving the Heirs of a Madrasa Fundraiser Money as Assistance

Question

Zayd served as a fundraiser at a religious institution. He carried out the work of a fundraiser (collecting donations and the like) with the utmost diligence. But by the decree of Allah, after being ill for some days, he departed this transient world. The members of the madrasa, apart from the salary for the days of his illness, decided that some sum be given on behalf of the madrasa to Zayd’s heirs, so that they would not have to face hardship at this time.

Answer

There is no right to give the madrasa’s money to the heirs of a madrasa employee as assistance upon the termination of his employment.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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