Can Zakat Be Given as Ready-Made Clothes Instead of Cash?

Yes, Zakat can be given as clothes if their value equals your required Zakat amount.

However, there are some key points to keep in mind:

• Monetary Value Matters: 

The primary condition is that the clothes you donate should be equivalent in value to your Zakat obligation. If your Zakat liability is a certain amount, the clothing must meet or exceed that value.

• Cash Is Preferred: 

Generally, scholars recommend distributing Zakat in the form of money rather than converting it into goods. This allows recipients to use the funds according to their immediate needs, whether for food, rent, healthcare, or other essentials.

• Assessing the Need: 

If the people eligible for Zakat specifically require clothing and would benefit more from it than cash, then it is permissible to give Zakat in this form. The key is to ensure that the donation fulfills the genuine needs of the recipient.

• Intention Matters: 

When giving clothes as Zakat, ensure that your intention is clear—that this is your Zakat contribution and not just a general act of charity (Sadaqah).

Hence, while it is preferable to give Zakat in its original monetary form, clothing can be given if it is a necessity for the recipients. Providing ready-made garments is allowed as long as their total worth fulfills your Zakat obligation.

And Allah knows best!