As-salaamu alaykum,
I would like some help on the following issue:-
Recently, A begger came knocking on my door, He seemed to be religious (atleast by his outward appearance) and in the name of Allah (SWT) and our beloved Prophet (PBUH) asked me if I could spare some money. Now I went to my wallet and after initially thinking of giving him 1 KD (Kuwaiti Dinar), I saw A 5 KD note in my wallet and remembering that I have not given anything in charity in a while, took that to him and gave it to him. ( I mentioned the amount to give a clearer picture and God forgive me if I come across as proud/arrogant).
To my surprise, even though 5KD is a considerable amount, he starts telling me that his entire family is poor and says "Give me 5KD more please." I was stunned by him actually asking me for more but in my naivete I gave it to him..Then, he tells me that he needs money for an air-ticket to get home and asks me to "help him" some more the next time he comes back..
My question is this, Did I do the right thing? or should I have told him that the amount given is more than enough and sent him on his way?
I am hoping a brother or sister can guide me on this issue InshAllah...
JazakAllah Khair
I would like some help on the following issue:-
Recently, A begger came knocking on my door, He seemed to be religious (atleast by his outward appearance) and in the name of Allah (SWT) and our beloved Prophet (PBUH) asked me if I could spare some money. Now I went to my wallet and after initially thinking of giving him 1 KD (Kuwaiti Dinar), I saw A 5 KD note in my wallet and remembering that I have not given anything in charity in a while, took that to him and gave it to him. ( I mentioned the amount to give a clearer picture and God forgive me if I come across as proud/arrogant).
To my surprise, even though 5KD is a considerable amount, he starts telling me that his entire family is poor and says "Give me 5KD more please." I was stunned by him actually asking me for more but in my naivete I gave it to him..Then, he tells me that he needs money for an air-ticket to get home and asks me to "help him" some more the next time he comes back..
My question is this, Did I do the right thing? or should I have told him that the amount given is more than enough and sent him on his way?
I am hoping a brother or sister can guide me on this issue InshAllah...
JazakAllah Khair