Q: Are Muslims allowed to donate their Zakāh to hospitals and clinics? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: The obligation of Zakāh is only discharged when one makes an eligible recipient owner of the Zakāh. Whilst hospitals and clinics can be worthwhile causes they do not themselves qualify as eligible recipients. However, if […]
Read more...Category: Zakat Recipients and Usage Fatawa
Can zakah be given to welfare projects?
Q: Can zakāh be given to welfare projects? الجواب حامدًا و مصليًا و منه الصدق و الصواب A: The dominant and more correct opinion is that zakāh revenues cannot be utilised for general projects such as water purification plants, building wells, etc.[1] [1]For a detailed explanation, please read the Utilisation of Zakāh for Welfare Projects […]
Read more...