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Can interest money given for friend's wife delivery

Question - I got 2300 rupees as bank interest, Generally, I know that we have to give to the poor without expecting rewards. My friend is in urgent of money, he is in financial crisis and he asks me around 2000 rupees as loan. Can I give him this amount as a gift or sadaqah without expecting a reward? Do I need to inform him that this money is interest money? He is a nice Islamic guy and he needs Money for his Wife's delivery. 

Answer - Interest money should be disposed of by giving it to the poor and needy. You may give the amount in reference to your friend as sadaqah without the intention of gaining reward. It is not necessary for you to inform him that it is interest money. You may state to him that the money is a gift to him.

Interest money cannot be used for one’s personal expenses.

Reference Links - https://ampindia.org/cms/public/cmsPageAttachments/1539009572$$Interest%20Income_Fatwas.pdf

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