Is it permissible to give zakah to non-Muslims?
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Question:
This questioner asks: Is it permissible to give charity to cleaning workers, knowing that they are not Muslims?
Answer:
As for zakah, it is not given to non-Muslims. If they are Muslims and in need, give them from the zakah. But if they are non-Muslims, give them from other than the zakah. Zakah is not lawful except for Muslims. Yes.
This questioner asks: Is it permissible to give charity to cleaning workers, knowing that they are not Muslims?
Answer:
As for zakah, it is not given to non-Muslims. If they are Muslims and in need, give them from the zakah. But if they are non-Muslims, give them from other than the zakah. Zakah is not lawful except for Muslims. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز إعطاء الزكاة لغير المسلمين؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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