Can I give zakat to non-Muslims?

CAN I GIVE ZAQAT TO OTHER THAN MUSLIMS?

Answer:

(Fatwa: 940/940=M/1430)

It is impermissible to give Zakah to a non-Muslim:

وأما أھل الذمۃ فلا یجوز صرف الزکاۃ إلیھم بالاتفاق (عالمگیري)

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.

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