Is it permissible to give zakah to one's uncle, or is it not permissible, knowing that his need for money is clear and his situation is not good?
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Question:
He asks and says: Is it permissible to give zakah to one's uncle, or is it not permissible? Knowing that his need for money is clear and his situation is not good?
Answer:
Your uncle is more deserving of it if he is poor; because charity to a relative is rewarded with two rewards: the reward of maintaining family ties and the reward of charity. So if your uncle is in need and poor, he is more deserving of your zakah than anyone else. Yes.
He asks and says: Is it permissible to give zakah to one's uncle, or is it not permissible? Knowing that his need for money is clear and his situation is not good?
Answer:
Your uncle is more deserving of it if he is poor; because charity to a relative is rewarded with two rewards: the reward of maintaining family ties and the reward of charity. So if your uncle is in need and poor, he is more deserving of your zakah than anyone else. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل الزكاة إذا أعطيتها لعمي، هل فعلي ذلكم جائز أم لا علما بأن حاجته للنقود واضحة وحالته غير جيدة؟ — youtube.com
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