Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Recipients of Sadaqah

· 15 Rabiʻ I 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can Sadaqah be given to non-Muslims as well, or is it only allowed to be discharged to Muslims?

Answer

Nafl Sadaqah can be given to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Waajib Sadaqah can only be given to poor Muslims who are eligible to receive Zakaat. Zakaat, Sadaqatul Fitr, taking a vow to discharge a fixed amount in charity if a need is fulfilled, and the need is thereafter fulfilled, etc. fall in the category of Waajib Sadaqah.

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Mufti Mohammed Desai
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