Since that it is intended that they would be purchasing and distributing those commodities to those who are in need of [the commodities] on their behalf, then it is alright and they will be getting the due reward, in shaa' Allaah.
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9,14501/Ramadan/1418 , 31/December/1997
Deputation in Paying Zakatul Fitr (Charity at End of Ramadan)
Question: 1153
Some mosques express their readiness to receive the
equivalent cost of Zakaat-ul Fitr from people in order
to distribute it to the needy on their behalf in the form
of commodities such as rice, flour, etc. Is this
practice alright?
Answer
Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah.
Source:
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
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