How to determine if someone is deserving of Zakaat
Question
It's very hard to determine nowadays who deserves to receive zakaat. Can you elaborate who deserves to receive zakaat? Please advise.
Answer
Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/12401 and http://muftionline.co.za/node/12193
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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