Zakaat

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I am wondering if you can answer a question for me, my family and I sell goods for eg clothing, can we give out goods as zakaat, we giving out brand new clothing but can it be zakaat or must it be sadqah/lillah?

Jazakallah

 

 

 

Answer

Assalaamu alaykum

It is permissible to give Zakaat out in kind (goods / items).

However, one must check one’s intention. It should not be an easy avenue of getting rid of dead stock, or disposing of such items that have no practical usage or value.

One of the major aims of Zakaat is to fulfil the needs of the poor. The rich should not regard it as an imposition or burden.

And Allah Ta'ala knows best

Was salaam

Emraan Vawda