Paying the zakah of a brother to his poor sister who resides in her deceased husband's house
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Question : A man has a married sister whose husband has passed away. She is residing in her husband's house and is dependent on his wealth. Is it permissible to pay his zakah to her, given that she has an heir, a single daughter?
Answer : If she is poor, it is permissible to give her from the zakah what is sufficient for her needs, unless he is able to provide for her. In that case, it is obligatory for him to provide for her to the extent of his ability. If he provides for her, she becomes self-sufficient through his support and no longer needs the zakah.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
Answer : If she is poor, it is permissible to give her from the zakah what is sufficient for her needs, unless he is able to provide for her. In that case, it is obligatory for him to provide for her to the extent of his ability. If he provides for her, she becomes self-sufficient through his support and no longer needs the zakah.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
Source
اللقاءات الرمضانية لعام 1410هـ - 3 — binothaimeen.net (28:10)
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