Giving Zakah to the charitable society for teaching the memorization of the Noble Qur'an

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Q: What is the ruling on giving Zakah (obligatory charity) to a charitable society working on the memorization of the Ever-Glorious Qur'an? This charitable society is in dire need of financial support on which it depends, after Allah's Support, for its survival to carry out its message towards the Book of Allah (the Ever-Glorious Qur'an)?

A: There are eight categories of Zakah recipients that Allah (Glorified be He) set. It is not permissible to give it to any other category, such as a project for memorizing the Ever-Glorious Qur'an. However, if some of the students or teachers are poor, it is permissible to give them part of the Zakah, but on account of their poverty and not their work.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.