What is the ruling of giving Zakah to a rich man or his son? |
ZAKAH.. [Obligatory Charity] - Masraf of Zakah [on whom spent] | |||
Question 447) - What is the ruling of giving Zakah to a rich man or his son? *Fathul Qadir (202/2): "In summary Nisab is of three kinds. one is which makes Zakah Wajib upon its owner. It increases naturally or by adding, and he is free of debt. Another Nisab is that which does not necessitate Zakah and that is when it is encompassed by the needs of the owner who can then accept Zakah. lf not in his need, then Zakah is Haram for him e.g. his clothing equals Nisab and he does not need them all; or he does not need to use all his furniture in his house; or a slave whose service he does not need; or a horse he does not ride; or a house he does not need to live in. lf he is really in need of any of these then he is a Faqir and one can give him Zakah. However, begging is not allowed for him. The thind Nisab is that which prohibits begging. It is when he owns enough food for the day or does not own it but !s capable of earning it or owns 50 Dirham (with different views on this amount)." ~ al-Quduri ~
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