Is it permissible to spend the zakat of "rikaz" (buried treasure) on beneficial projects for Muslims, such as building hospitals and purchasing medicines?
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The obligatory right (Haqq) regarding Rikaz (ancient buried treasure) is spent on general Muslim welfare, such as building hospitals, purchasing medicine for the poor, digging wells, and other similar charitable works.
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