Zakat FAQs (19/19)

Zakāt can only be given to either a needy person who does not own in excess of his personal needs anysurplus asset that is equal to the value of Nisāb or a debtor whose liabilities exceed Zakātable and surplus assets.

Zakāt cannot be given to construction projects, rich people, non-Muslims or the descendants of ‘Abbas, Harith, Ja’far and Aqeel Radhiallahu anhum.

One cannot give Zakāt to one’s parents, grandparents, children or spouse.( ascendants/descendants)

It is permissible to give Zakāt to one’s needy brother or sister.