Question
Instead of giving the poor cash, is it permissible to purchase with the Zakaat money essential goods and give it to them?
Answer
Yes, it is permissible to pay Zakaat with goods. You may purchase good items and give it to the poor as your Zakaat payment. Paying Zakaat with redundant items is sinful.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 20 No 11
- PDF page
- 5
Appears under FLYER MILES.