Zakaat Q&A (23/26)

Zakāt can only be given to either a needy Muslim who does not own in excess of his personal needs any surplus asset that is equal to the value of Nisāb or a debtor whose liabilities exceed Zakātable and surplus assets.

Zakāt cannot be given to construction projects, rich people, non-Muslims or the descendants of ‘Abbas, Harith, Ja’far and Aqeel Radhiallahu anhum.

One cannot give Zakāt to one’s parents, grandparents, children or spouse.

It is permissible to give Zakāt to one’s needy brother or sister.