Recipient Of Zakaah
Question
Can a person who possesses a television be a lawful recipient of Zakaah?
Answer
If they do not possess the Nisaab amount, including the value of the television, then they may receive Zakaah.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
هو الفقير وهو: من يملك مالا يبلغ نصابا ولا قيمته من أي مال كان ولو صحيحا مكتسبا والمسكين وهو: من لا شيء له (مراقي الفلاح مع حاشيته ٧١٩)
- Answered by
- Mufti Umar Farooq Rangila
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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