Who are the eligible recipients of Zakat among the residents of the Sanctuary (Haram)?
Chapter on Ransom (Fidyah) and Penalty for Hunting
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
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The eligible recipients (*masakin*) of Zakat within the Sacred Precinct (Haram) include those who belong to its inhabitants by family ties, or those arriving there as pilgrims (*Hujjaj*) or others. Giving Zakat to these individuals is permissible.