Is the Zakat collector liable for the loss of collected Zakat prior to distribution?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Deposits

Book 34 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the Zakat (Sadaqa) is destroyed while in the collector's possession before reaching its rightful recipients, provided there was no negligence (tafrit) on his part, he bears no liability for its loss.