Ruling on informing the recipients that what is given to them is zakah

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Q169: The questioner says: If a person gives zakah to those who are entitled to it, should he inform them that it is zakah?
A169: If he knows that they will not accept the zakah, he should make it clear to them. However, if he does not know that, and they are in need, he should give it to them without informing them.

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