The ruling on giving zakah to the family of the Prophet

Question : This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on giving zakah to the family of the Prophet, whether it is zakat al-fitr or otherwise? Does giving them zakah absolve one’s responsibility? And what is the ruling on their taking zakah? Is it forbidden or otherwise?

Answer : The family of the Prophet is not permitted to take zakah, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) As for voluntary charity, the correct view is that it is permissible for them, because voluntary charity is pure generosity and does not involve purifying the wealth from which it is taken, since the wealth is pure and its zakah has already been paid. Therefore, it is permissible to give the family of the Prophet from voluntary charity whatever suffices for their needs. Yes.