Is it permissible to take a percentage of zakat funds – from the category of those who administer it – and what is the amount of this percentage if it is permissible?
It is not permissible to take money designated for Zakat without the permission of the ruler (Wali al-Amr). Those who work on Zakat are appointed by the ruler, not just anyone who works on it.
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