Narrated by Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr bin al-As (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever intends to give charity, but finds only an irreligious person to give it to, then he should take his charity back.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الزكاة / 3627
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:ضعیف
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده ضعيف، ابن لھيعة سيئ الحفظ ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 7064 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 7064»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … With the intention of reconciliation of hearts (ta’lif al-qalb), it is permissible to assist even evil people, and even disbelievers (kuffar), with charity (sadaqah) and zakat. The various forms of reconciliation of hearts have already been clarified in the chapter of Hadith number (3467).