Zakah on the money collected for helping the needy to face the vicissitudes of fate

A: Zakah is not due on money collected for the purpose of aiding the poor, as those granting this money no longer own it, and its recipients are among those to whom Zakah is given; namely the needy and those in debt.Furthermore, it is impermissible to force anyone to pay a given amount of money monthly or even annually, but it can only be paid voluntarily, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The property of a Muslim is unlawful (to take), unless (he gives it) willingly. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.