Is zakah permissible for poor sisters?

Question : Yes, peace be upon you, and upon you be peace. Can we speak to the Shaykh? Regarding the Ramadan episode, your question is about Ramadan and about zakah. Very good, please go ahead. The sister asking is with us on the line. She says: Honorable Shaykh, they have a wealthy relative who gives them zakah every year. Is it permissible for these close sisters to receive zakah?

Answer : If they are among those eligible for zakah, meaning they are poor, have no one to provide for them, and have no wealth from which to spend, then there is no harm in their brother giving them from his zakah, because the closest relatives are the most deserving of kindness.