Is it permissible for an Islamic charity to spend Zakat funds on assets owned collectively by poor and needy communities ?

Fatawa Question

Is it permissible for an Islamic charity to spend Zakat funds on assets owned by poor and needy communities, and which aim to benefit and assist poor and needy individuals ? This may include building or financially supporting schools, hospitals, orphanages or wells.

Fatwa

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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
Islamic Studies

Topics

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-732634

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). 2014-06-02. Is it permissible for an Islamic charity to spend Zakat funds on assets owned collectively by poor and needy communities ?. . Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). Is it permissible for an Islamic charity to spend Zakat funds on assets owned collectively by poor and needy communities ?. Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel. 2014-06-02.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-732634

American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). 2014-06-02. Is it permissible for an Islamic charity to spend Zakat funds on assets owned collectively by poor and needy communities ?. Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-732634