should we mention zakat when giving it? DWQA Questions › Category: zakaat › should we mention zakat when giving it? 0 Vote Up Vote Down JonSnow Staff asked 4 years ago When giving zakaat to someone, is it necessary to tell them that we are giving zakaat? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down JonSnow Staff answered 4 years ago If they deserve Zakaat, then no need to say it. You may say it is a gift.