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Should the Zakah(obligatory charity) giver tell the poor recipient that this is the Zakah of his money?

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Should the Zakah(obligatory charity) giver tell the poor recipient that this is the Zakah of his money?

Answer:
No, he shouldn`t. But, the Zakah giver should make an intention in his heart that it is the Zakah of his money when he gives it to the poor.

This answer was collected from the official government Iftaa Department of Jordan.

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