The ruling on giving zakah to Qur'an memorization associations

Question:
Is it permissible to give zakah to associations for memorizing the Noble Qur'an?

Answer:
Zakah is for the poor, as stated in the verse: to the end of the verse. So, if there are poor students in the Qur'an associations, they are given from the zakah. However, giving zakah for the purpose of establishing the association and spending on the teachers is not permissible. It deprives the poor and is used for teaching the Qur'an; this is not permissible. Teaching the Qur'an is undoubtedly an act of worship, but it is funded from donations and endowments. As for zakah, it remains for its designated recipients, whom Allah has specifically allocated it to. Yes.