Is it permissible for a poor zakat collector to take a share from it to meet his basic needs for food, clothing, and medical treatment if his salary is insufficient and he is forced to borrow?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The person in charge of distributing charities deserves a wage from the , from the share allocated for those who work on it. He must fear Allah and not take more than his wage. If he needs more than his wage, he may take the additional amount from the share of the poor and the needy after informing the responsible authority and obtaining their approval.
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