Utilizing Zakat Funds in a Way that Benefits the Poor

Question
Is it permissible to use zakat funds to implement small income-generating projects for impoverished families who cannot find their daily sustenance?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is permissible to invest zakat funds on the condition that the principal amount and its yield remain for the poor, and God knows best.
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