I want to know that can I spend my zakah amount in welfare work as road repair, street light, water tank etc?
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
(Fatwa: 145/157/L=02/1437)
It is necessary to spend the amount of zakah by putting it in possession of the poor and needy ones. It is not lawful to spend zakah money for welfare work.
Allah knows Best!
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband