Many organisation as your madrasah grant Section 18A certificates which can be used to reduce ones tax liability with the South African Revenue Services (SARS) and accordingly one would get a refund from SARS. Is it permissible to use this money considering that one is receiving a benefit for Zakaat distributed or should this money be distributed to charity.
Answer
In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykumwa-rahmatullāhwa-barakātuh.
Respected brother/ sister in Islam
The rebate received on donations from SARS is permissible and does not affect the Zakaat from being discharged. The rebate or refund is a tax incentive and will have no bearing on the sharia aspects of Zakaat or Lillah contributions being discharged.
And Allah Knows Best
Darul Iftaa
Madrasah Inaamiyya
