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| zakah And Non-muslims |
| 2005-01-01 |
| Can we give those afflicted people a portion of our zakah money even if they are non-Muslims? How about giving them charity? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. Thank you. The receivers of Zakah money are clearly mentioned in the Qur'an. Among them, the poor and needy people. Looking at the situation of those people who are afflicted, one can conclude that the Muslims among them fall under the category of needy people. In this regard, those Muslims deserve to receive a portion of Zakah. As for non-Muslims, they might deserve donation or any other form of assistance but not Zakah. Thus, Zakah should be given to poor and needy Muslims. Some non-Muslims may receive a portion of Zakah if there is hope that by giving them Zakah that might lead to their conversion into Islam. They would be then considered under the category of mu'allafati qulubuhun or those whose hearts are inclined to accept Islam. |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #3 So long as Islamic societies discourage and expressly forbid reciprocation of freedom of worship and charity, the rest of the world should do likewise. No Zakah for them, indeed. How does this arrangement work for the IC Red Thingy and Red Croissant, who seem to be joined at the hip? I'm curious to know whether the Red Moon guys and gals are as keen to rush to the aid of Christians, Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists as the Red t-Shapes are to rush to the aid of Muslims. Do they pool their resources then distribute them so as to restrict their use for helping non-Muslims? |
| Posted by: Bulldog 2005-01-01 10:03:51 AM |
| #2 NO ZAKAH FOR YOU!!!! |
| Posted by: tu3031 2005-01-01 9:47:44 AM |
| #1 Some If not, behead the infidel. |
| Posted by: JerseyMike 2005-01-01 9:43:22 AM |