The Ruling on Giving Zakah to a Wife Whose Husband Neglects Her Financial Maintenance
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Question:
He also asks: Is it permissible to give zakah to a wife whose husband is neglectful in the end? If her husband is poor, she gives it to the husband who is the provider so that he can provide for her.
Answer:
As for if he is wealthy but does not provide for her, withholding her maintenance unjustly and oppressively, and she is in need, there is no harm in giving it to her.
He also asks: Is it permissible to give zakah to a wife whose husband is neglectful in the end? If her husband is poor, she gives it to the husband who is the provider so that he can provide for her.
Answer:
As for if he is wealthy but does not provide for her, withholding her maintenance unjustly and oppressively, and she is in need, there is no harm in giving it to her.
Source
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