Is it permissible to give zakah to a charitable organization?
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The questioner : There is a branch of a charitable organization in our area. Is it permissible for me to give some of my zakah to them? Please advise us, and may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : If the people in charge of this charitable branch are trustworthy in their religion and knowledge, there is nothing wrong with giving them some of your zakah, provided you inform them that it is zakah so that they do not distribute it as voluntary charity.
However, if you do not know about their condition, it is better for you to pay it yourself. In fact, it is better for you to pay it yourself in all cases, because a person directly managing the payment of his own zakah to ensure it reaches its rightful recipients and to be rewarded for the effort of delivering it to them is preferable to giving it to someone who pays it on his behalf.
The questioner : May Allah bless you, O honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh : If the people in charge of this charitable branch are trustworthy in their religion and knowledge, there is nothing wrong with giving them some of your zakah, provided you inform them that it is zakah so that they do not distribute it as voluntary charity.
However, if you do not know about their condition, it is better for you to pay it yourself. In fact, it is better for you to pay it yourself in all cases, because a person directly managing the payment of his own zakah to ensure it reaches its rightful recipients and to be rewarded for the effort of delivering it to them is preferable to giving it to someone who pays it on his behalf.
The questioner : May Allah bless you, O honorable Shaykh.