Is zakah given to one who wants to emigrate from the lands of disbelief?
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The questioner:
The presenter: Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: I live in the lands of disbelief, and I fear that the court will rule against me, declaring me a terrorist, and take my children from me because of their adherence to the teachings of Islam. He says it is like what happened to some of the brothers there. He says: I am unable to emigrate. So, is it permissible for me to collect from the charity of Muslims so that I can emigrate?
The Shaykh:
Collect what?
The questioner:
From the charity of Muslims so that I can emigrate.
The Shaykh:
Meaning, they help you with the emigration. Well, that is a good thing, but not zakah. Voluntary charity is fine.
The presenter: Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: I live in the lands of disbelief, and I fear that the court will rule against me, declaring me a terrorist, and take my children from me because of their adherence to the teachings of Islam. He says it is like what happened to some of the brothers there. He says: I am unable to emigrate. So, is it permissible for me to collect from the charity of Muslims so that I can emigrate?
The Shaykh:
Collect what?
The questioner:
From the charity of Muslims so that I can emigrate.
The Shaykh:
Meaning, they help you with the emigration. Well, that is a good thing, but not zakah. Voluntary charity is fine.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 813- هل تُعطى الزكاة لمن يريد الهجرة من بلاد الكفر؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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