Zakat To People Who Are Facing Financial Difficulties During Hajj Travels
When someone needs financial support for his basic needs, he or she is eligible for Zakat. The traveler is mentioned separately to indicate that he can be taken care of with Zakat fund. On the other hand, Hajj is supposed to be performed by the person who can financially support his expenses. However, if due to some unforeseen circumstances, he faces financial problems, he can be supported by zakat fund. this is not Hajj specific. It is because some people are in problem now whatever the reason was. However, Zakat cannot be given initially to facilitate people to perform Hajj as Hajj is a religious duty enjoined on people who can afford its expenses.