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Buying stationary and toys with zakaat money and giving it to recipients of zakaat for their children

· 27 Rabiʻ II 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can zakaah money be used to buy stationary, toys etc. and be given to people who can receive zakaah, for their children?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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