Buying stationary and toys with zakaat money and giving it to recipients of zakaat for their children
Question
Can zakaah money be used to buy stationary, toys etc. and be given to people who can receive zakaah, for their children?
Answer
Yes, it is permissible.
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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