I have two years unpaid Zakah (obligatory


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A: The Zakah should only be paid to those people whom you are sure of their financial need, or at least believe that most probably they are in financial need. Whoever pays the Zakah should pay it in person, or deputize a trustworthy person to pay it on his behalf. In either case, care should be taken to make sure that the Zakah goes to those who actually deserve it. Thus, if you send a deputy to pay your Zakah to those whom he believes to be deserving of it, it will be better for you to avoid guilt or blame and for those who really deserve it. However, with regard to paying the Zakah on the basis of some list of names that you do not trust; this is not permissible. (Part No. 9; Page No. 428) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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