Helping a poor Muslim with zakaat
Question
Can I zakaat give to a person who needs help for his business. He is poor but he can fullfil his daily food and clothing needs. He has a home also in the village but he can not do business due to money, so that his financial condition can improve. If we can help him, Insha Allah his condition will get better. Please guide me.
Answer
If he is a poor Muslim who is eligible for zakaat, you may help him with zakaat. If he is not eligible for zakaat, then you may help him with lillah.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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