Is it permissible to give Zakat to an insane person?
Chapter on Zakat on Sheep
Al-Mughni
Book of Zakat
Primary text
It is permissible to give Zakat to an insane person whose intellect has departed. Their guardian is the one who should take possession of it on their behalf. If the insane person has no guardian, the Zakat is given to the person who oversees their affairs.