The ruling on the Prophet’s family taking from social security

Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks about social security: is it from the funds of zakah? And if so, is it permissible for the family of the Prophet to take from it if they are in need?

Answer:
What the one in authority gives to his subjects, they take it and do not ask whether it is from zakah or from something else. What the one in authority gives to his subjects or to any one of them, he takes it and does not ask about it. As for the family of the Prophet, if they are one hundred percent certain that this is from zakah, it is not permissible for them to take it. Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said that charity, meaning zakah, because it is from the sa' (a dry measure of about 3 kg) of the people’s money.
But charity given for seeking blessing and gifts are permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to accept gifts and reward them. There is no harm in the family of the Prophet or others taking gifts and voluntary donations. What is forbidden for the family of the Prophet is only zakah, specifically the zakah of wealth. Yes.