The Expenditure of Zakat al-Fitr
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is zakat al-fitr paid to the eight categories of zakah recipients, or is it paid only to the poor and the needy?
Answer:
It is paid to the eight categories of recipients. If it is restricted to the poor, there is no harm in that. In fact, some scholars say it is specifically for the poor, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Keep them away from asking on this day.” Yes.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is zakat al-fitr paid to the eight categories of zakah recipients, or is it paid only to the poor and the needy?
Answer:
It is paid to the eight categories of recipients. If it is restricted to the poor, there is no harm in that. In fact, some scholars say it is specifically for the poor, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Keep them away from asking on this day.” Yes.
Source
شرح زاد المستقنع [32] — alfawzan.live (31:50)
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