Should One Give Zakat Out Of The Income Obtained By Illegal Ways?
Should one give zakat out of the income obtained by illegal ways?
If the actual owner of the income gained by illegal ways is certain, it needs to be returned to the actual owner. If not, it needs to be disposed by giving to the poor or charitable organizations without expecting gaining any thawabs in return (Sarakhsi al-Mabsud, XII, 172). In this regard, as the illegal income needs to be returned to the actual owner or disposed by giving as donation, the zakat for it is out of question.
Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA
