Is it permissible to give zakah to the Ashraf al-Sadat if the fifth of the fifth is not distributed in our present time?

The questioner : The second question asks: What is the ruling of the Shari'ah regarding giving zakah to the Ashraf al-Sadat if the fifth of the fifth is not distributed in the present time?

The Shaykh : Scholars have differed on this issue. Some said that zakah is not permissible for the family of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in any case, based on the generality of the hadith, which is the statement of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) to his uncle al-Abbas: . Others said that it is permissible for them if the fifth is not distributed, because they were only prevented from receiving zakah due to their sufficiency from the fifth. However, the apparent meaning of the hadith is general: . The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not condition it on them not being in need of it, but rather said: . They are the filth of people, whether they are given from the fifth or not. The stronger opinion in my view is that they are not given from zakah in any case. However, if they are in need, their need can be met with other lawful funds. Yes.