Ice bucket challenge

Question:

Asww. Hope all is well Inshāllah. A quick question, in light of the recent craze behind the ice bucket challenge, is this ethically correct to do for raising money for Gaza, Syria etc?

Answer:

No it’s not right

1, There is tashabbuh bil kuffaar in there. Many celebrities have taken part in it, so mushabahat increases.

2, Many have sustained injuries. Some fell unconscious; Risking injury is not permitted

3, It’s done for show or fun. Many people don’t pay their pledge. Lying and cheating is haraam

Avoid it!!
Good intention doesn’t make wrong right; A Zaani could say I fornicated to help the prostitute.