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Can I give my Zakah to a poor non-Muslim?

  • Post author:Shaykh Mustafa Umar
  • Post published:May 20, 2020
  • Post category:Zakah [Charity]

Short Answer

No. Zakah is a specific amount only collected from Muslims and given to Muslims. However, non-Muslims in need should be helped through general charity [ṣadaqah].

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Shaykh Mustafa Umar

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