In our Mosque, Zakatul-Fitr is shared among the Imaams who have been leading Taraweeh. Is this correct?
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In our Mosque, Zakatul-Fitr is shared among the Imaams who have been leading Taraweeh. Is this correct?
Answer
Zakaatul Fitr must be distributed to the poor and needy. The money cannot be given as remuneration for performing Taraweeh.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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