Is it necessary to tell the person you are giving Zakat to that it is Zakat? Q: Is it necessary to tell the person you are giving Zakat to that it is Zakat? A: It is not necessary to tell the Zakat recipient that the wealth is Zakat. It is permissible to call the payment a gift.And Allah knows best!Reviewed on 01/11/2021 Author: [email protected] Was this article helpful? Share: Previous Article Previous Article Next Article Next Article Related articles Distribution, How NZF works How can I track my Zakat’s impact? Keep reading Distribution, How NZF works Is the money donated given in cash to the eligible recipients? Keep reading Distribution, How NZF works How much Zakat do you give to a recipient? Keep reading Helping you bring Zakat to life where you live. GIVE ZAKAT APPLY FOR HELP