Question
Is it permissible to use Zakaat money to buy groceries to give to the poor? Is it permissible to pay with Zakaat the rent of a poor person?
Answer
It is permissible to use Zakaat money to buy groceries, etc. for the poor. It is also permissible to pay the rent with Zakaat, but with the knowledge and consent of the poor person.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 20 No 05
- PDF page
- 2
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