The agent taking from zakah money if he is a recipient
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if someone says, “Give this money to any recipient of zakah,” and the agent is a recipient, is it permissible for him to take from it?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible for him to take from it unless he says, “You take from it,” or “If you are a recipient, take from it.” The important thing is that he gives him permission, yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if someone says, “Give this money to any recipient of zakah,” and the agent is a recipient, is it permissible for him to take from it?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible for him to take from it unless he says, “You take from it,” or “If you are a recipient, take from it.” The important thing is that he gives him permission, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/104 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:02:57)
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