Is it permissible for an Islamic charity to give Zakat funds to individual beneficiaries in the form of goods rather than cash ?

Fatawa Question

Is it permissible for an Islamic charity to give Zakat funds to individual beneficiaries in the form of goods (rather than cash( ? This could include livelihood equipment, such as sewing machines, farming equipment, livestock ; medication or medical treatments ; school books ; education or training courses ; paying salaries of service providers (e.g. teachers or doctors).

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Publisher

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel

Publication Date

2014-06-02

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Main Subjects

Financial and Accounting Sciences
Religion
Islamic Studies

Topics

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-727173

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). 2014-06-02. Is it permissible for an Islamic charity to give Zakat funds to individual beneficiaries in the form of goods rather than cash ?. . Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-727173

Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). Is it permissible for an Islamic charity to give Zakat funds to individual beneficiaries in the form of goods rather than cash ?. Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel. 2014-06-02.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-727173

American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). 2014-06-02. Is it permissible for an Islamic charity to give Zakat funds to individual beneficiaries in the form of goods rather than cash ?. Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-727173