Question
Are Madrasah fund collectors among the 'Aamileen' mentioned in the Qur'aan? Can they be paid wages from the Zakaat funds they collect?
Answer
The Madaaris collectors of Zakaat are not among the Aamileen mentioned in the Qur'aan Majeed. The Aamileen refers to the Zakaat collectors appointed by the Islamic state, not by private institutions. They may not be paid from the Zakaat funds they collect. Besides some Madaaris, private fund-raising organizations also abuse Zakaat funds by paying their collectors from the Zakaat they collect.
Commission is haraam. They may not be paid a commission on the amount they collect. A wage has to be fixed, and this
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 24 No 06
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- 3
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