Is it permissible to distribute zakah in other than the eight categories prescribed by the Shari'ah?

Question:
He asks: Is it permissible to distribute zakah to the cooperative associations for da'wah and guidance?

Answer:
No, zakah is for the categories specified by Allah: the poor, the needy, and the eight categories of workers on it. As for distributing it to aid organizations and associations that do not distribute it to the poor and the needy, it is not permissible. These are given from voluntary donations, they are given from voluntary donations, whereas zakah is distributed in what Allah the Exalted has specified. Yes.