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Where Zakah is to Be Spent
He wants to get married but he owes a debt to his father; can he take zakaah from him?
SaveShe owes accumulated zakaah. Can she give it to her brother in monthly instalments?
SaveSpending zakah
SaveCan zakaah be given to those who volunteer for jihad for the sake of Allaah?
SaveHe has the nisaab (minimum threshold of wealth) but his salary is not sufficient – is zakaah permissible for him?
SaveA family wants to go on vacation and then do ‘Umrah – can they be given zakaah?
SaveWhich beggar should be given charity first?
SaveCategories of Zakah Recipients
There are 8 categories of Zakah recipients: 1. The poor 2. The needy 3. Those employed to collect or administer 4. To attract the hearts of those who have been inclined towards Islam 5. The slaves 6. Those who are in debt 7. For Allah’s Cause 8. The wayfarersSaveWho is the wayfarer who may be given zakaah?
SavePaying off a father’s debt from zakaah
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