Can feeding the poor constitute Zakat?

Question: 

Can feeding the poor be considered as Zakat al-Mal?

Answer: 

As-Selamu ‘Aleykum,

Zakat is a pillar of Islam that allows you to care for poor and needy. Every penny you give in Zakat should go directly to zakat-eligible programs. Yes.

Imam Senad Agić
SABAH – Chicago
9920 Grand Ave
Franklin Park IL 60131

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