Paying zakah in cleaning supplies instead of food for the poor
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The questioner:
The questioner says: A person wants to give his zakah in foodstuffs. Is it permissible for him to buy cleaning supplies for the poor?
The Shaykh:
What is promised.
The questioner:
Cleaning supplies.
The Shaykh:
No, cleaning supplies are not among the necessities. He should buy them food, clothing, or something from the necessities if they are not good at managing their affairs. However, if they are good at managing their own affairs, he pays them the zakah and they use it according to their need.
The questioner says: A person wants to give his zakah in foodstuffs. Is it permissible for him to buy cleaning supplies for the poor?
The Shaykh:
What is promised.
The questioner:
Cleaning supplies.
The Shaykh:
No, cleaning supplies are not among the necessities. He should buy them food, clothing, or something from the necessities if they are not good at managing their affairs. However, if they are good at managing their own affairs, he pays them the zakah and they use it according to their need.
Source
كلمات رمضانية(مسجد فيحاء)17-09-1434هـ — alfawzan.live (24:19)
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