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Am I sinful if I donate clothes that might be worn outside the home, even though they are unsuitable for going out, which could lead to their use in disobedience to Allah? And should I donate them to a charity? And will I receive the reward if they do not reach the deserving?

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If you predominantly believe that the clothes you intend to donate will be worn by the recipient in front of non-mahram men, then do not donate them, based on the Almighty’s saying: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression." However, there is no harm in giving them to a trustworthy charity organization. You can hope to receive reward for it even if the clothes do not reach the deserving individuals, as Al-Bukhari titled a chapter, "Chapter: If one gives charity to a rich person while unaware." This is supported by the hadith of Abu Hurairah concerning the man who gave charity to a thief, a prostitute, and a rich person, and his charity was accepted due to his good intention.

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