Zakaat to Domestic Worker

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Q: Is it permissible to give zakat to a non Muslim domestic helper?

A: It is not permissible to give Zakaat to non Muslims. It has to be given to a Muslim who qualifies to accept Zakaat.

Moulana Yusuf Laher

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