والفقير: من له أدنى شيء
Translation: The faqīr is one who possesses something slight.
In this passage faqīr means a needy person who does possess a little property but lacks the relevant level of financial sufficiency.
Owning some belongings does not automatically exclude someone. Later rules on the nisab and essential needs refine the assessment.
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Who May Receive Zakat: Eligible and Ineligible Recipients
والفقير: من له أدنى شيء
Translation: The faqīr is one who possesses something slight.
In this passage faqīr means a needy person who does possess a little property but lacks the relevant level of financial sufficiency.
Owning some belongings does not automatically exclude someone. Later rules on the nisab and essential needs refine the assessment.