The Ruling on Allocating Zakah to Reconcile Hearts: Is It Exclusive to the Imam of the Muslims?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Among the categories of zakah recipients are those whose hearts are to be reconciled. Is this allocation exclusive to the Imam of the Muslims or his deputy, or is it permissible for any Muslim?
Answer:
No, this is within the authority of the Imam, or the authority of someone other than him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Among the categories of zakah recipients are those whose hearts are to be reconciled. Is this allocation exclusive to the Imam of the Muslims or his deputy, or is it permissible for any Muslim?
Answer:
No, this is within the authority of the Imam, or the authority of someone other than him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 73 من 83 / شرح مختصر زاد المعاد / لا يختلى خلاها / صالح الفوزان / السيرة / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:05:07)
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