Dar al-Ifta clarifies Zakat medicine use
The Egyptian Dar Al-Iftaa confirmed the permissibility of using Zakat funds to purchase medicines and treat impoverished patients who are unable to afford treatment costs, thereby fulfilling the objectives of Zakat in meeting the basic needs of those in need. It clarified that the purposes of Zakat include providing assistance in health and education, not just food and clothing, and that treating cases requiring ongoing medical expenses is best achieved through directing Zakat towards this purpose. Sheikh Mahmoud Shalabi also pointed out that it is permissible to pay Zakat in the form of medicines and tangible needs, provided that these are in accordance with the actual needs of the eligible recipients. He emphasized the importance of beneficiaries understanding priorities to ensure maximum benefit. Distributing Zakat either in cash or physically, such as medicines, is among the legitimate forms that help support the poor, especially in cases where they cannot afford medical expenses.
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