Is it permissible to give Zakat to a non-Muslim (Kafir)?

Chapter on Zakat on Sheep

Al-Mughni

Book of Zakat

Book 8 · Issue 1 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Zakat is not given to a non-Muslim, except in the specific case where that person is being brought closer to Islam (Mu'allafati Qulubuhum).