Is it permissible to use Zakat funds to pay for the nursing fees (Ujrat Radha') of another's infant?

Chapter on Zakat on Sheep

Al-Mughni

Book of Zakat

Book 8 · Issue 6 · Bab 3

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Primary text

Imam Ahmad permitted giving one's Zakat payment to cover the nursing fees of an adopted or fostered child belonging to another person, provided that child qualifies as one of the poor recipients.