Answer:
(Fatwa: 2032/333=H/1429)
The Zakah shall not be valid if spent by the organization towards the directions mentioned in the question; therefore it is unlawful to give Zakah to such organizations. The Zakah already given to such organizations shall not be acceptable and valid; one has to repay the same. Yes, if Zakah money is given in possession of a poor student (entitled to receive Zakah) and the student pays his fees then the Zakah will be valid.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband
