Giving a student of knowledge from the zakah
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Question:
This questioner says: A student was accepted into the master's program at the Islamic University, and the university requires eighteen thousand riyals for the first year of study. This student has nothing but what he eats and drinks. Is it permissible to give this student zakah so that he can complete his pursuit of knowledge?
Answer:
There is no doubt that it is permissible, and he is among the most deserving of people for zakah. It strengthens him and enables him to seek knowledge. This is one of the most beneficial types of zakah to give to a student of knowledge so that he can devote himself to seeking knowledge.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
This questioner says: A student was accepted into the master's program at the Islamic University, and the university requires eighteen thousand riyals for the first year of study. This student has nothing but what he eats and drinks. Is it permissible to give this student zakah so that he can complete his pursuit of knowledge?
Answer:
There is no doubt that it is permissible, and he is among the most deserving of people for zakah. It strengthens him and enables him to seek knowledge. This is one of the most beneficial types of zakah to give to a student of knowledge so that he can devote himself to seeking knowledge.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 31/10 شرح كتاب التوحيد / الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (43:19)
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