What is the scope of recipients when a bequest is designated solely for the poor ('Fuqara') or solely for the needy ('Masakin')?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Bequests
Primary text
If a bequest is made specifically for the poor, the needy ('Masakin') are included. Conversely, if it is made for the needy, the poor are included, as they constitute a single category outside of the rules specific to Zakat. However, if both terms are mentioned together, this indicates the testator intended to differentiate between the two groups.