Giving zakaat money to a person to get married

· 12 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1442 AH1 min readEnglish
ZakaatRecipients of Zakaat

Question

Can I give zakaat money to a girl/boy to make his nikaah?

Answer

If it is for valid reasons and you have given it to the boy or girl who was eligible, it is permissible.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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