Is it permissible to use zakah to treat a poor patient?
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Question:
A Muslim driver was afflicted with blood cancer, may Allah protect us and you. He says he traveled to his country to receive treatment there, and the cost of treatment is high. His question is: Is it permissible for me to pay his zakah for the treatment?
Answer:
If he is a Muslim and cannot afford to treat himself, the zakah is paid for his treatment. Yes.
A Muslim driver was afflicted with blood cancer, may Allah protect us and you. He says he traveled to his country to receive treatment there, and the cost of treatment is high. His question is: Is it permissible for me to pay his zakah for the treatment?
Answer:
If he is a Muslim and cannot afford to treat himself, the zakah is paid for his treatment. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز صرف الزكاة لعلاج مريض فقير؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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