Explanation

• Zakat is not permissible to be spent on the construction of a mosque.
• This is because it does not fit under any of the eight categories
• List of Head of Zakat

1. Al-Fuqara (The poor)

2. Al-Masakin (The needy)

3. Zakat collectors

4. Who converted to Islam

5. Freeing captives

6. Debtors

7. In the path of Allah

8. Wayfarer (Traveler)

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• Zakat became compulsory during the 2nd hijrah but its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

• The word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran 32 Times

• The word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs 22 times

• Parents, Husband, wife and children are not entitled to get Zakat