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Faiths & Beliefs | Jan 28, 2026 | 1 min read

Rules of Giving Zakat to a Needy Person

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When giving Zakat to a needy person, is it necessary to inform them beforehand that the money being given is Zakat?

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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.

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Mufti Tosif Qasmi

January 28, 2026

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