Can You Give Zakat Without Telling the Recipient That the Money Is Zakat?
Question
When giving Zakat to a needy person, is it necessary to inform them beforehand that the money being given is Zakat?
Islamic Ruling & Answer
It is not necessary to tell the person giving Zakat that you are being given Zakat; rather, the intention of the person giving Zakat is sufficient.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
June 16, 2026
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