Is it permissible to give the obligatory Zakat to women who beg people at mosques, or is that designated only for voluntary charity?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible to give to these women or beggars as long as they are not known to have had wealth previously. One can seek the help of charitable organizations to identify the deserving poor who refrain from asking.
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