Using Zakaat money for a Musjid
Question
Can we use zakaat money for a musjid?
Answer
In order for the Zakaat to be discharged, the Zakaat money should be given to a recipient of Zakaat. Through giving the Zakaat money to the Musjid, the Zakaat will not be discharged.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
ويشترط أن يكون الصرف ( تمليكا ) لا إباحة كما مر ( لا ) يصرف ( إلى بناء ) نحو ( مسجد) (شامي 2/344)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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