The Meaning of the Phrase “In the Cause of Allah” in the Recipients of Zakah
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: Among the recipients of zakah is the phrase “in the cause of Allah” in the words of the Exalted. Does this refer specifically to the warriors, or does it include everything related to da'wah (calling others to Islam) and other matters?
Answer:
No, it is not limited to the warriors. It refers to the voluntary warriors who do not receive salaries from the state. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: Among the recipients of zakah is the phrase “in the cause of Allah” in the words of the Exalted. Does this refer specifically to the warriors, or does it include everything related to da'wah (calling others to Islam) and other matters?
Answer:
No, it is not limited to the warriors. It refers to the voluntary warriors who do not receive salaries from the state. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، تتمة فصل وقد أخبر - صلى لله عليه وسلم - أن طائفة من أمته تستحل الربا باسم البيع — islamhouse.com (1:16:56)
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