What is the ruling on paying zakah to oneself?
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Question:
The one asking says that he is an employee with a salary, and his salary does not cover his expenses. Does he take from the zakah? Is it permissible for him?
Answer:
Yes, if his salary is not sufficient for the year and he has a deficit in his expenses, he takes the amount that completes his maintenance for the year. He does not take more than what completes his maintenance for the year.
The one asking says that he is an employee with a salary, and his salary does not cover his expenses. Does he take from the zakah? Is it permissible for him?
Answer:
Yes, if his salary is not sufficient for the year and he has a deficit in his expenses, he takes the amount that completes his maintenance for the year. He does not take more than what completes his maintenance for the year.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم دفع الزكاة لنفسه؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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