Is it permissible to give zakat al-fitr for building mosques or schools?
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The questioner : Regarding zakat al-fitr, is it permissible to give it for building mosques or schools?
The Shaykh : No, no, it is not permissible. Zakat, whether zakat al-fitr or other zakat, is not permissible to give for building mosques, printing books, or the like. It is not permissible.
The questioner : So, is it permissible to give it to a brother, for example, if my brother is in need?
The Shaykh : Yes, there is no harm.
The questioner : Meaning, it is permissible to give it.
The Shaykh : Yes, as long as he is in need. Yes.
The Shaykh : No, no, it is not permissible. Zakat, whether zakat al-fitr or other zakat, is not permissible to give for building mosques, printing books, or the like. It is not permissible.
The questioner : So, is it permissible to give it to a brother, for example, if my brother is in need?
The Shaykh : Yes, there is no harm.
The questioner : Meaning, it is permissible to give it.
The Shaykh : Yes, as long as he is in need. Yes.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 961- هل يجوز إخراج زكاة الفطر في بناء المساجد او المدارس/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com (0:10)
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