For the poor are rational adults over whom one does not have guardianship. Therefore, if he takes possession without their permission, he is liable, like a father taking possession for his adult son. If it is done at their request, it is their liability, as he is their agent. If it is done at the request of the wealth owners, the payment does not discharge them, and it is their liability, as he is their agent. If it is done at the request of both, there are two views; the more correct of which is that it is the liability of the poor. Our evidence is that the Imam has authority over the poor, as proven by the permissibility of receiving charity for them without their permission, whether in advance or otherwise. Thus, if it perishes in his hand without negligence, he is not liable, like the guardian of an orphan when he takes possession for him. What they mentioned is invalidated by [the case of] when he takes possession of charity after it has become obligatory, and he differs from the father regarding his adult son; for it is not permissible for him to take possession for him due to the lack of his authority over him, and this is why he is liable for the right he takes possession of for him after it has become obligatory.

422 - Issue: He said: (The fulfillment of Zakat is not valid except with an intention).

[Unless the Imam takes it from him by force]. It is the school of thought of the general body of jurists that intention is a condition for the performance of Zakat, except for what was narrated from Al-Awza'i, who said: Intention is not required for it, because it is a debt, so intention is not required for it, like other debts, and for this reason, the guardian of an orphan pays it, and the ruler takes it from the one who refuses. Our evidence is the saying of the Prophet, peace be upon him: "Actions are only by intentions." Its performance is an action, and because it is an act of worship that is divided into obligatory and supererogatory, it requires an intention, like prayer. It differs from the repayment of a debt; for it is not an act of worship, and this is why it is extinguished by the creditor releasing it, and the guardian of a minor and the ruler act as proxies when necessary. So if this is established...