Is it allowed to give my zakat maal as material things to the poor
Question
Is it allowed to give my zakat maal in material things to the poor
Answer
In principle, Zakaat al-Maal may be paid in cash or kind through material things.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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