What is the ruling on giving zakat al-fitr to the imam of the mosque?

The questioner : May Allah reward you. You followed the imams, which is the practice of most of the people of religion. The custom has become established that the charity for the child is given to the imam of the mosque. There may be someone who is more in need than him, but perhaps he fasted and gave from his own wealth, or perhaps he gave from the mosque. Is this consideration permissible?

The Shaykh : If someone more in need is found, he is more deserving. I also fear that people will believe that the imam of the mosque has a right to it, even if he is wealthy. And peace be upon you. Hmm? No, this is not permissible.

The questioner : But that is the common practice among them.

The Shaykh : Sami.