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Our client who is not able to pay the rent amount, so, would it be fine if we give him the zakat money to pay off the rent?

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Our client who is not able to pay the rent amount, so, would it be fine if we give him the zakat money to pay off the rent?
If the person is eligible for zakat then this would be Ok. However, firstly, it’s necessary that the zakat money should be possessed by the client and then he can pay it.
Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) Knows Best

Mufti Nawal-ur-Rahman

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