Q: Can I voluntarily pay zakat al-fitr for my friend?
A: It is permissible to voluntarlity pay zakat al-fitr for someone you are not obliged to spend on so long as they grant you prior permission to do so. If you do not get permission, it will not count for them.
Source: Hidayat al-Raghib
Q: What is the ruling on decorating the masjid with gold and silver? A: It is impermissible to decorate the masjid or mihrab or to plate the roof or wall with gold or silver. It must be removed like a
Q: Is it permissible to use zakat to build masjids and Islamic centers? A: Zakat is to be distributed explicitly to the eight categories mentioned in the Quran. It is therefore not permitted to use za
Q: Is it permissible for me to appoint someone to distribute my zakat? If so, must they know it is zakat? A: Yes. It is permissible to appoint a trustworthy mature Muslim to distribute your zakat. If