Explanation
Zakat is not permissible to be spent on the construction of a mosque. This is because it does not fit under any of the eight categories List of Head of Zakat 1. Al-Fuqara (The poor) 2. Al-Masakin (The needy) 3. Zakat collectors 4. Who converted to Islam 5. Freeing captives 6. Debtors 7. In the path of Allah 8. Wayfarer (Traveler) ............... Zakat became compulsory during the 2nd hijrah but its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah. The word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran 32 Times The word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs 22 times Parents, Husband, wife and children are not entitled to get Zakat
