The Ruling on Giving Zakah to Relatives
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible to give zakah to needy relatives?
Answer:
Yes, they are more deserving of it. Charity to a needy relative counts as two rewards: charity and maintaining family ties. However, if it is your parents, their zakah is not permissible for you. As for a relative other than your parents, he is more deserving of it. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible to give zakah to needy relatives?
Answer:
Yes, they are more deserving of it. Charity to a needy relative counts as two rewards: charity and maintaining family ties. However, if it is your parents, their zakah is not permissible for you. As for a relative other than your parents, he is more deserving of it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، نور على الدرب 064 من المجموعة الثالثة للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (2:50)
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