Whom in Islam you should give zakat?

Answer 1

there are 8 categories mentioned in the following verse of the quraan :"The alms are only for the Fuqara' (the poor), and Al-Masakeen (the needy) and those employed to collect (the funds); and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam); and to free the captives; and for those in debt; and for Allah's Cause, and for the wayfarer (a traveler who is cut off from everything); a duty imposed by Allah. And Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise." [Al-Quran -9:60]

The eight categories mentioned in the verse above are:

• Fuqaraa: Those who own property in excess of basic necessities but below the value of Nisab

• Masakeen: Extremely poor who possess no wealth whatsoever

• Aamileen: Those persons who are appointed by an Islamic Head of State or Government to collect Zakat; this person does not have to be a needy person to qualify for Zakat

• Muallafatul Quloob: Those poor and needy persons who may have recently converted to Islam; Zakat is given to them with the intentions of solidifying their hearts or to bring them closer to Islam

• Ar-Riqaab: slaves whose masters have agreed to set them free on a payment of a fixed amount; Zakat may be used to purchase their freedom

• Al Ghaarimeen: A person whose debts exceed his assets; to qualify, his/her net assets (after deducting liabilities) must be below the Nisab limit

• Fi Sabeelillah: Those who are away from home in the path of Allah

• Ibnus-Sabeel: A traveler, who, whilst wealthy at his residence, is stranded and in need of financial assistance

reference : http://www.hidaya.org/social-welfare/zakat---alms/who-receives-zakat.HTML

and Allah knows best

Answer 2

Many people can receive Zakat. This word basically means 'charity' which means that anyone who is not as fortunate as you, can receive all of your donations. many Muslims donate to countries such as Africa, or countries that have been struck with a climatic hazard. You can also give to charities, where the people may have physical or mental abnormalities. There are many people who can receive Zakat.

Answer 3

Payment of Zakat is compulsory for all adult sane Muslims who are in possession of wealth equal to Nisba (limit). This is equivalent to possessing 87.27 grams of gold or 610.90 gms of silver or currency of equivalent value in your possession for one year and is calculated as 2.5% of your wealth to give to charity once every year.

Zakat is given to poor and needy muslims, muslims in debts, muslim students who are poor and need finances for studying and propagating Islam, muslims stranded in foreign lands and in need of help, new muslim converts to help them to settle, muslim prisoners, and even your poor relatives who are in need.

Answer 4

Anyone who needs it- most commonly the poor, people in third world countries, people who are suffering disease or illness, people who've gone through a lot, anyone who deserves it.

Answer 5

Poor or Needy people should accept zakat.