Is it permissible to give zakat to one who abandons prayer or fasting despite being able to, and what is the ruling if they are a relative?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible to give to someone who neglects fasting out of laziness if they are deserving of it, because they are not considered a disbeliever. As for someone who denies the obligation of fasting, they are a disbeliever and should not be given zakat; they are to be treated as an apostate.
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