Is it permissible to give zakah to someone who needs it for marriage?
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The questioner : Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace.
The questioner : Shaykh Muhammad, hello, may Allah bless you. Yes, and by Allah, I have a question. I have a sister’s son who is in financial straits and is thirty-three years old. His salary is low, and he cannot afford to get married. Is it possible for me to give him zakah so he can get married?
The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with that. That is, there is nothing wrong with a person giving his zakah to someone who needs to get married and does not have what to pay as a mahr (bridal gift).
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace.
The questioner : Shaykh Muhammad, hello, may Allah bless you. Yes, and by Allah, I have a question. I have a sister’s son who is in financial straits and is thirty-three years old. His salary is low, and he cannot afford to get married. Is it possible for me to give him zakah so he can get married?
The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with that. That is, there is nothing wrong with a person giving his zakah to someone who needs to get married and does not have what to pay as a mahr (bridal gift).
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 931- هل يجوز دفع الزكاة لمن هو بحاجة للزواج؟/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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