A man came to my house in his car with his daughter, who he said had undergone surgery. He asked me for money for gas because he lives in a distant province and had spent his money on medicine. I felt tense and didn't know what to do in such situations. I called my father, and he refused to give him anything because he suspected it was begging and thought he was lying, saying he had seen such cases before. However, now I feel guilty for not helping him, even a little. Is it forbidden for me not to help him? What should I do?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
It is disliked to turn away from a beggar, even if you think he is wealthy; rather, you should give him something, even if it is little.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 2, Issue 1610.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
It is preferable to give recommended alms to a poor, chaste, and religious person.
Source: Answers to Inquiries, Issue 1821
May you be successful in all good.