Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville

Can a Masjid accept Zakaat?

Published as Giving Zakaat To A Masjid

· 26 Ramadan 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can a Masjid accept Zakaat?

Answer

For the validity of one’s Zakaat, it is necessary that the Zakaat be given in the ownership of a poor person that qualifies as a recipient of Zakaat. Fulfilling this requirement is not possible when donating one’s Zakaat to a Masjid hence it will not be permissible to donate one’s Zakaat to a Masjid.

Yes, if donated to a recipient of Zakaat and he voluntarily donates it to a Masjid thereafter, then there is no harm in doing so.

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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Source: Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville — https://www.iftadua.co.za/giving-zakaat-to-a-masjid/21618/
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