Giving zakah to relatives without inquiring about their need
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Question:
He asks, and in his other question he says: Is it permissible to give this amount, or this zakah, to one of the relatives without asking about his need? And is he considered among those entitled to zakah?
Answer:
If you know that he is in need, that he is poor, then give him the zakah. But if you do not know, then ask about him and verify his condition. If you are certain that he is poor, then give him the zakah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
He asks, and in his other question he says: Is it permissible to give this amount, or this zakah, to one of the relatives without asking about his need? And is he considered among those entitled to zakah?
Answer:
If you know that he is in need, that he is poor, then give him the zakah. But if you do not know, then ask about him and verify his condition. If you are certain that he is poor, then give him the zakah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء صالح بن فوزان الفوزان 04-03-1439هـ — youtube.com (31:24)
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