Giving zakah to a second wife whose husband does not provide for her
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The questioner:
A questioner asks: Is it permissible to give zakah to a second wife whose husband does not spend on her what is sufficient for her?
The Shaykh:
Her husband is obligated to provide for her until it is sufficient for her. She has the right to demand maintenance until that makes her independent of zakah. Yes.
The questioner:
Does she not count among those eligible for zakah in this case, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh:
As long as she is under a wealthy husband who provides for her, she is not among those eligible for zakah. If he falls short, she should demand from him regarding the shortfall and deficiency. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
A questioner asks: Is it permissible to give zakah to a second wife whose husband does not spend on her what is sufficient for her?
The Shaykh:
Her husband is obligated to provide for her until it is sufficient for her. She has the right to demand maintenance until that makes her independent of zakah. Yes.
The questioner:
Does she not count among those eligible for zakah in this case, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh:
As long as she is under a wealthy husband who provides for her, she is not among those eligible for zakah. If he falls short, she should demand from him regarding the shortfall and deficiency. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء 14-10-1434هـ - الفوزان — youtube.com (26:03)
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