Using zakaat money to dig a well for poor people

· 2 Muharram 1439 AH1 min readEnglish
ZakaatRecipients of Zakaatzakaatpoor peoplewell

Question

Can I use zakat money to dig a well for poor people?

Answer

No.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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