How to determine if someone is deserving of Zakaat

Q: It's very hard to determine nowadays who deserves to receive zakaat. Can you elaborate who deserves to receive zakaat? Please advise.

A: Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/12401 and http://muftionline.co.za/node/12193

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)