Is it permissible to give zakah in kind?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it possible to give the zakah of money to orphans in the form of food or clothing, since these orphans are not skilled in managing this money?
Answer:
It is given to their guardian, the agent for the orphans. He receives the zakah and disposes of it for their benefit. It is not given to young orphans; it is given to their guardian who is responsible for them. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is it possible to give the zakah of money to orphans in the form of food or clothing, since these orphans are not skilled in managing this money?
Answer:
It is given to their guardian, the agent for the orphans. He receives the zakah and disposes of it for their benefit. It is not given to young orphans; it is given to their guardian who is responsible for them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز إخراج الزكاة أشياء عينية؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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