The Agent Taking from the Distribution of Zakat Money if He is Deserving

Question
A person gave me his zakat money and entrusted me to deliver it to those who deserve it. I am deserving of a share for the poor because I do not own the nisab. Is it permissible for me to take from it?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is not permissible for you to take it unless you have obtained explicit or implied permission from the owner of the money; because you are an agent for him, and taking it for yourself is a betrayal of the agency, and God knows best.
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