The Ruling on Giving Zakah to a Bankrupt Person Who Owns Land

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, I have a brother who used to work by the hour, but then he was dismissed from his job. He has a family and is renting a house, and he has an installment plan with the Development Bank for a considerable amount. I have a brother who used to work by the hour, but then he was dismissed from his job. He has a family and is renting a house, and he has an installment plan with the Development Bank for four hundred riyals per month. I asked him about his situation, and he said he has enough to cover his expenses for a week or two. Should I give him from my zakah so he can support himself, or should I pay his rent for him? Please note that he has a piece of land that might be worth thirty thousand if he sold it?

Answer:
Yes, this person is eligible for zakah as long as he does not have enough to cover his needs for more than just two weeks. This person is eligible for zakah, so you give him from the zakah.