Is it permissible to give zakat al-fitr to someone who will sell it?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to give zakat al-fitr to someone who will sell it?
Answer:
You give it to the needy person, and he disposes of it according to his benefit. His benefit may lie in selling it, his benefit may lie in eating it, or his benefit may lie in paying off a debt he owes. You give it to him as long as he is poor; give it to him, and he disposes of it as he sees fit. You have no concern regarding how he handles it.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to give zakat al-fitr to someone who will sell it?
Answer:
You give it to the needy person, and he disposes of it according to his benefit. His benefit may lie in selling it, his benefit may lie in eating it, or his benefit may lie in paying off a debt he owes. You give it to him as long as he is poor; give it to him, and he disposes of it as he sees fit. You have no concern regarding how he handles it.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز إعطاء صدقة الفطر لمن يبيعها؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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