Sayyiduna Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say: "Pay it (the zakah) to them (the rulers) as long as they keep performing the five prayers."
Al-Tabarani recorded it in al-Mu'jam al-Awsat. Its chain contains Hani' bin al-Mutawakkil, and he is da'if (weak).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الزكاة / 4428
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعیف
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