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Paying Zakah to a Poor Brother So He Can Marry

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Question:
It is permissible for a brother to pay the entire zakah of his wealth to his poor brother who wants to get married.

Answer:
There is no objection if his brother is poor and unable to marry; he may pay what will enable him to marry, even if it is all the zakah. There is no objection.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2 من 25|دروس التفسير في الحرم المكي|تفسير سورة النساء|019-023|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:01:41)

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