Clarification On The Use Of The Term “Ṣadaqāt” In Surah At-Tawbah (9:60)
The government has right to collect zakat only which is has been discussed here. However, the government may receive charities or donations other than zakat. Therefore the word Al Sadaqah is more appropriate than zakat to be used here. If the government revenue is only zakat even then it has to be distributed the way it is told here. If it includes other charities, even then the distribution will stay the same.