As for zakat for the unbelievers, they are of two categories....
Zakat to Islamic School and Mosque, is it Valid?
Is it permissible to give my zakat to any Islamic school or to my masjid for their expenses such as rent, utilities, renovation, etc?
Zakat Funds on Medical Activities?
We get frequent requests from governmental and non-governmental organizations to contribute to their humanitarian and medical activities; for example, buying a device for diagnosing diabetes, holding a conference on the conditions of the handicapped, or helping to cover the costs of the nursing staff of hospitals set up by philanthropists. Is it allowed to spend zakat funds on such activities, bearing in mind that they are spent to relieve the difficulties of the poor as well as others?
Who are The People Entitled to Receive Zakat?
Zakat is to be paid to the eight categories mentioned in the Saying of Allah: Which means: "Zakat expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [zakat] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler - an obligation [imposed] by Allah . And Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Al-Quran, Surah At-Tawbah, verse 60]....
If I am offered Zakat without asking for it, should I take it?
Is it permissible for me to take Zakat (obligatory charity) in terms of staple food or money? If I am offered Zakat without asking for it, should I take it? [Find your answer here]...
Meaning of Jihad of the self and Jihad in the cause of Allah in the Context of Zakat.
Meaning of Jihad of the self and Jihad in the cause of Allah in the Context of Zakat. [Find your answer here]...
Zakat Aid Application and Had-ul Kifayah.
If there is a person/employee who supports seven or ten persons and some of his salary is deducted to pay his debts; may he receive Zakat?.....
Paying Zakat to The Husband?
Is it permissible for a woman to pay her Zakat to her husband?...
Amil (Zakat Managers) Among Non-Muslims?
Amil or those who involved with the administration of zakat need to have the criteria and some kind of quality, among them, are; a mukallaf (religiously responsible), healthy body and knowledgeable about zakat matters. Amil is one of the asnaf which has been agreed upon without the dispute between ulama' (scholars) because the Quranic verse has clearly stated....
Amil Zakat (Zakat Managers) Among Non-Muslims
Amil or those who involved with the administration of zakat need to have the criteria and some kind of quality, among them are...
