A poor person deputizes a person

Q 1,2: Is the Imam of Al-Masjid Al-Jami` (the large mosque where Jumu`ah [Friday] Prayers are held) entitled to a share of Zakah (obligatory charity) due on money or of Zaktul-Fitr (obligatory charity paid before the Festival of Breaking the Fast)?

A: Allah (Glorified be He) highlighted in His Glorious Book (the Qur'an) the categories to whom Zakah is given. He (Exalted be He) says: As-Sadaqât (here it means Zakât) are only for the Fuqarâ’ (poor), and the Masâkin (needy) and those employed to collect (the funds), and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islâm), and to free the captives, and for those in debt, and for Allâh’s Cause, and for the wayfarer (a traveller who is cut off from everything); a duty imposed by Allâh. And Allâh is All-Knower, All-Wise. If the Imam of Al-Masjid Al-Jami` belongs to any of these categories, he will be entitled to a share of Zakah. Otherwise, he will not be entitled. (Part No. 9; Page No. 382) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.