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 There is one category of zakaah that may be given to the kuffaar, which is “'''to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam)'''” (cf. al-Tawbah 9:60). It is permissible to give zakaah funds to those kaafirs who hold positions of authority and influence among their people, if there is the hope that by giving them something they may become Muslims, then those who are under them may become Muslim too. And Allaah is the Source of strength.}}
-{{Quote|1=[{{Reference archive|1=http://islam1.org/iar/imam/archives/2004/12/30/zakatulmal_zakat.php|2=2011-10-14}} Zakat-ul-mal (Zakat)]<BR>Imam's Corner, The Islamic Association of Raleigh|2=WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ZAKAT?
+{{Quote|1=[https://islamqa.info/en/answers/21384/giving-zakaah-to-kaafirs Giving zakaah to kaafirs]<BR>Islam Q&A|2=Praise be to Allah.
-There are eight categories of people eligible to receive Zakat. They have been specified in the Noble Qur'an what can be translated as, "Alms are for the poor, the needy, the employees who administer the funds, those whose hearts have been recently reconciled to the Truth, those in bondage, those in debt, in the cause of Allah, and the wayfarer, (thus it is) ordained by Allah, and Allah is most knowledgeable, most wise." [Surah At-Tawbah (9:60)]
+It is not permissible to give zakaah on one’s wealth or crops, or Zakaat al-Fitr, to kaafirs, even if they are poor, or wayfarers, or debtors, and if one who gives zakaah to them, that is not counted as zakaah.
-Based on this verse, the ways of spending Zakat funds can be classified as follows:
+It is permissible to give regular charity – not obligatory charity (i.e., zakaah) to poor kaafirs, and to exhange gifts and with them and treat them well to soften their hearts towards Islam, so long as they have not carried out any hostile actions against the Muslims, which would disallow that. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
-. For the poor (Fuqara') who do not have enough to take care of their basic needs.
+“Allaah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion nor drove you out of your homes. Verily, Allaah loves those who deal with equity”
-. For the needy (Masakeen) whose basic needs are met but their income does not take care of other important needs.
+[al-Mumtahanah 60:8]
-. For those whose sole job is to collect and distribute the Zakat funds.
+And Allaah is the Source of strength. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions, and grant them peace.
-. '''For those who are close to accepting Islam as a religion, and those non-Muslims whose evil can be avoided if they receive money'''.<BR>. . .<BR>
+From Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, vol. 10, p. 30
-WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ZAKAT?
-There are categories of people who are not eligible to receive Zakat. They include:
+There is one category of zakaah that may be given to the kuffaar, which is “to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam)” (cf. al-Tawbah 9:60). It is permissible to give zakaah funds to those kaafirs who hold positions of authority and influence among their people, if there is the hope that by giving them something they may become Muslims, then those who are under them may become Muslim too. And Allaah is the Source of strength.}}
-. the rich who have enough to support themselves
-. the healthy person who is capable of working and earning his living, unless he cannot find a job or his job does not provide him with enough money to support himself and his family. About these two categories, the Prophet (SAW) said: "Alms are not to be given to the rich or to the well-built.” [An authentic Hadith reported by Imam Abu Dawood] The term "well-built” conveys the meaning that he is able to work and support himself.
-In addition, Zakat cannot be paid to:
-. one's dependents whom he is responsible for supporting. These include the wife, the parents, grandparents (up to the eldest living grand grandparent), children, and grandchildren (down to the last born grand grandchild).
-Finally, Zakat cannot be paid to:
-. '''a non-Muslim, unless this person belongs to category No. 4 of those eligible to receive Zakat (see previous section)'''.}}