What should one do with a relative who refuses to accept zakat al-mal, and who is among those entitled to it?
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Question:
My aunt vowed not to accept my zakat al-mal or any charity, and she is among those entitled to it. Should I give her my zakat al-mal? Or what should I do, given that she has made this vow and is in a state of anger?
Answer:
This vow requires an expiation for an oath. You must perform the expiation for an oath, and she may accept the zakat if she is in need of it. Yes.
My aunt vowed not to accept my zakat al-mal or any charity, and she is among those entitled to it. Should I give her my zakat al-mal? Or what should I do, given that she has made this vow and is in a state of anger?
Answer:
This vow requires an expiation for an oath. You must perform the expiation for an oath, and she may accept the zakat if she is in need of it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ماذا يفعل مع قريبة له ترفض زكاة المال وهي من أهل الزكاة؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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