Using Zakaat money to print newspapers

Question: Is it permissible to use Zakaat money to print newspapers or pamphlets which will be distributed free of charge?

Answer: It is not permissible to do such with Zakaat money as both the rich and the poor will benefit from this newspaper. Zakaat money should be used for the benefit of the poor only.

[English version of "Servi la monnaie zakaat dans imprime journal" – Al Jamiat – Vol.1 No.4]