Is it permissible to lend money to a person on the condition that the lender pays the money directly to the recipient's dependents as maintenance (Nafaqah)?
Chapter on Loan (Qard)
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
Primary text
There is no objection if a man lends money to another on the condition that the borrower pays that sum directly to the lender's dependents as maintenance, provided the lender takes no additional benefit (i.e., no charge) for this arrangement.