Can Zakaat money be used to build a home for a person who is a receipient of Zakaat?
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Can Zakaat money be used to build a home for a person who is a receipient of Zakaat?
Answer
Zakaat must be given to the poor person. He may do as he wish, for example, build a house, etc.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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