Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can zakāh be used to support poor non-muslims at food banks and shelters in Canada? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Almighty, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind. From the various Islamic juristic views related to zakāh charity and its use, one valid view is that it is…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: A man back home owns land which is worth well over the niṣāb amount. This is the only property wealth that he owns. This land is not suitable for farming. He has a few small houses on that land which he has rented out. This is his only source…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: A prisoner here in the UK needs money sent in, to pay for phone calls, extra food and other items. I am assuming this is permissible to give zakāt under the captives category? What if that person is a close family member? I know you cannot give zakāt to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Would you have any booklets or works on the topic of the zakāh recipient known as muallafat al-qulūb? I am looking into the topic. Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. I suggest…