Is the money given to a person with the intention of Zakat, and then used by him to build a house instead of treating his eye, considered acceptable Zakat, knowing that he has a source of income but his housing situation is difficult?
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It is permissible to pay al-Mal (money Zakat) to purchase a home for a deserving individual who does not refuse to accept it. There is no condition to inform him that it is Zakat unless he would not accept it otherwise.
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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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