Using Zakat for Distributing Qur’an to Non-Muslims

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Shaykh Taqi Usmani

Using Zakat for Distributing Qur’an to Non-Muslims

By Mufti Taqi Usmani
Posted: 17 Zul-Qa’dah 1424, 10 January 2004

Q.) Is it allowed to use Zakat money to purchase Qur’an to be distributed to the non-Muslims?

A.) No, it is not allowed to use Zakat money to purchase copies of Qur’an and distribute them to non-Muslims.

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