The Ruling on Paying Zakat of Wealth to the State
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Question:
The questioner says: Is it permissible for me to pay my zakat to the state?
Answer:
If the state requests that you pay the zakat to it, it is obligatory for you to do so in obedience to the one in authority. However, if they do not request this, you are the one who pays it out; you are responsible for it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
The questioner says: Is it permissible for me to pay my zakat to the state?
Answer:
If the state requests that you pay the zakat to it, it is obligatory for you to do so in obedience to the one in authority. However, if they do not request this, you are the one who pays it out; you are responsible for it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 35 من 83 / شرح مختصر زاد المعاد / بسم الله / صالح الفوزان / السيرة / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:00:51)
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