The ruling on one who makes begging a profession and giving him from the zakah
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: There are poor people in our country, but they have made begging a permanent profession, and when they find work they are able to do, they do not work. He asks: What is the ruling on this work of theirs? And is it permissible to give them from the zakah?
Answer:
If they are strong and there is a field for earning, then begging is not permissible for them. Begging is not permissible for them? Because they have what suffices them, which is earning, seeking a livelihood. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “There is no share in it”Al-Mustadrak lil-Hakim 15:53, meaning the one who is strong and capable of earning. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: There are poor people in our country, but they have made begging a permanent profession, and when they find work they are able to do, they do not work. He asks: What is the ruling on this work of theirs? And is it permissible to give them from the zakah?
Answer:
If they are strong and there is a field for earning, then begging is not permissible for them. Begging is not permissible for them? Because they have what suffices them, which is earning, seeking a livelihood. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “There is no share in it”
Not for the rich, nor for the one who is strong and capable
لغني ولا لذي مرة قوي
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 02-02-1437هـ — alfawzan.live (43:05)
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