Is Zakat permissible for the wives of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) to receive?

Chapter on Zakat on Sheep

Al-Mughni

Book of Zakat

Book 8 · Issue 2 · Bab 3

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Zakat is forbidden for the wives of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH). This is indicated by the action of Khalid ibn Said ibn al-As, who sent a gift of charity to Aisha, and she returned it, stating, "We, the family of Muhammad (PBUH), charity is not permissible for us."