Buying stationary and toys with zakaat money and giving it to recipients of zakaat for their children

Q: Can zakaah money be used to buy stationary, toys etc. and be given to people who can receive zakaah, for their children?

A: Yes, it is permissible.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)