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The Money of Zakat Is Paid Out to Its Beneficiaries in Cash

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Can we donate food and groceries to the poor in Ramadan and Eid from Zakat money or sadqah?

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Accepted Answer

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

As for the Zakat on money, it is paid out to its beneficiaries including the poor, the needy, etc. It is not bought food or any other thing with the money of Zakat. In truth, the poor are more aware of their needs. As such, whoever wants to buy any items for the poor, he should do so with the money of the recommended charity, not the obligatory Zakat.

Allah knows the best.

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The Money of Zakat Is Paid Out to Its Beneficiaries in Cash

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Related Fatwa

Ruling on Using Fundraising Proceeds for Event Expenses

The entrusted does not guarantee damage unless he has transgressed or was negligent

Wants to Give Zakat Money to His Indebted Brother

Giving Zakat to People Affected by Natural Disasters Such as Earthquake, Flood, and Fire

Zakat on Purchased Property

No Zakaah on money in possession less than lunar year

Zakaah on plots whose ownership is not yet transferred

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