11/07/2026
Today, two bearded men came to my house seeking donations for an institution or a cemetery. Before deciding whether to contribute, I asked them two simple questions and told them that I would donate only if they could answer them satisfactorily.
1. Does Islam permit a person to enter someone’s private premises without first seeking permission?
2. Does Islam permit a person’s mother, sister, wife, or daughter to come in front of a ghair mahram (non-mahram) because someone entered the house unannounced?
They were unable to answer these questions.
I respectfully declined to make any donation. My belief is that anyone collecting funds in the name of religion should first ensure that their own conduct is in accordance with the teachings of Islam. Seeking permission before entering someone’s property and respecting the privacy and dignity of families are fundamental Islamic values.
This was not about refusing charity—it was about expecting those who represent religious causes to also uphold the principles and etiquette that Islam teaches.