Sheikh Ahmed Abdel Azim, Secretary of Fatwa at Al-Eftaa in Egypt, confirmed that zakat cannot be given to direct descendants or ascendants, including children, parents, grandparents, or grandchildren, regardless of their financial need, as Sharia law provides obligatory personal spending to cover their necessities. Zakat, on the other hand, is designated for relatives and others who are not direct lineage, such as siblings, cousins, and other kin, as well as for the poor, needy, zakat collectors, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, captives, debtors, in the way of Allah, and travelers, according to Quranic guidelines.
He emphasized that coworkers or others who cannot meet their basic financial needs are eligible to receive zakat, making a clear distinction between obligatory personal spending (nafqa) and zakat. This ensures social justice and protects the financial rights of the needy while upholding family responsibilities, as Sharia intends.
Al-Eftaa Details Rules for Giving Zakat to Needy Relatives
The Fatwa authority clarifies that zakat cannot be given to children, parents, or grandparents, explaining in detail the proper allocation for relatives and eligible needy individuals, while personal income must cover direct family members.
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