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what happend if one person invest the money of zakat in business it is haram i know but i wnt to confirm

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Answer:

Is it haraam to invest zakaat money in business?

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad(saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

If one on whom zakat is due, does not pay his zakat but invests it in his own business; then it would be considered that he has not paid his zakat, which is indeed a major sin in Islam.

But if one who is eligible to receive zakat, and he invests the zakat money he receives from another to start his business or invests in his business, then that is absolutely permissible.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your Brother in Islam,

Burhan