Can you give zakat to a coworker? Religious ruling explained
A new religious opinion clarifies whether a coworker with insufficient income can receive zakat and under what conditions.
A common question in workplaces has been addressed regarding whether it is permissible to give zakat to a coworker whose salary does not meet their basic needs.
Ruling on giving zakat to coworkers
The ruling confirms that zakat can be given to eligible recipients among the eight categories mentioned in the Quran, including the poor and the needy.
When is a coworker eligible?
A coworker whose income does not cover essential living expenses is considered among the needy, making them eligible to receive zakat if their financial hardship is genuine.
Religious basis
The ruling is supported by Islamic texts indicating that having a job does not necessarily exclude a person from being classified as needy if their income is insufficient.
Conditions to consider
It is important to ensure that the individual truly needs assistance and that their income does not adequately cover their basic requirements.
Social and humanitarian message
This guidance highlights the importance of social solidarity, especially within workplaces, where those closest may be in need without openly showing it.
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