Paying Zakah to a Single Person
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is it permissible for me to pay my zakah money to a single person, meaning to give my zakah to one person?
Answer:
If he needs it and his need covers the entire amount, there is no harm. But if it exceeds his need, no; give him what he needs and give the rest to another person in need. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is it permissible for me to pay my zakah money to a single person, meaning to give my zakah to one person?
Answer:
If he needs it and his need covers the entire amount, there is no harm. But if it exceeds his need, no; give him what he needs and give the rest to another person in need. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
مختصر زاد المعاد (للإمام محمد بن عبدالوهاب)، مختصر زاد المعاد [12] — alfawzan.live (1:12:15)
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