FatwaPerlisZakat
Hukum Pemberian Zakat Kepada Bukan Muslim
Can zakat be given to non-Muslims?
Short answer
Zakat may be given to non-Muslims under the asnaf of muallafah qulubuhum, meaning those whose attitude and perception toward Islam are to be harmonised.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Zakat
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Zakat may be given to non-Muslims under the asnaf of muallafah qulubuhum, meaning those whose attitude and perception toward Islam are to be harmonised. This is permitted for a public interest determined by the Ulil Amri (the authorities). The fatwa refers to the practice of the Prophet SAW, who gave to non-Muslim polytheists and tribal leaders as recorded in authentic sirah narrations.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Zakat kepada bukan muslim di bawah Asnaf 'muallafah qulubuhum' (golongan yang ingin diharmonikan sikap dan persepsi mereka terhadap Islam) boleh diberikan atas kemaslahatan yang ditentukan oleh Ulil Amri.
Read the full fatwa on the Perlis website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Hukum Pemberian Zakat Kepada Bukan Muslim”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/128-hukum-pemberian-zakat-kepada-bukan-muslim. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/zakat-given-to-non-muslims-ruling/