Is it permissible to give zakah to a married sister?
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Question:
The questioner says: My sister’s husband works in the military and is going through financial difficulties, as the housing is rented and the car is on installment. Is it permissible for me to give him from my zakah? Can I pay from my zakah to my sister so she can buy her needs, such as clothing or furniture, or so she can spend it as she sees fit?
Answer:
You give it to her husband, because it is the husband who provides for her. You give the husband from the zakah, and he spends it on your sister. If you know that what he spends on her is insufficient, or if he is short in his provision, then give her what completes the deficiency in her needs.
The questioner says: My sister’s husband works in the military and is going through financial difficulties, as the housing is rented and the car is on installment. Is it permissible for me to give him from my zakah? Can I pay from my zakah to my sister so she can buy her needs, such as clothing or furniture, or so she can spend it as she sees fit?
Answer:
You give it to her husband, because it is the husband who provides for her. You give the husband from the zakah, and he spends it on your sister. If you know that what he spends on her is insufficient, or if he is short in his provision, then give her what completes the deficiency in her needs.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز دفع الزكاة للأخت المتزوجة؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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