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Zakaat The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.23

Is it permissible to give Zakaat for bursaries pertaining to secular education?

Question

Is it permissible to give Zakaat for bursaries pertaining to secular education?

Answer

It is not permissible to use Zakaat for secular education. Zakaat is the Haqq of Fuqara and Masaakeen. It may not be squandered in the haraam avenue of secular education.

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