9937
56
08 / 08 / 2026
Please note: this fatwa has been translated by artificial intelligence.
Paying Zakat for Ransom of the Captive
What is the ruling on giving Zakat for the ransom of the captive?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: The captive is poor, so it is permissible to give him zakat for the purpose of freeing him or for other needs, and God knows best.
