Could I make the intention on money owed to me as Sadaqa?

Question:

Assalamualikum Mufti Sahib

If I sold something to someone but the person does not pay could I make the intention on money owed to me as Sadaqa and tell person don’t worry about paying me back.

Answer:

Wa Alaikum As Salaam,

Yes, you can do this.

And Allah knows best,
Mufti Waseem Khan

7/6/2012