Is it permissible to give zakah to a poor brother whose salary is less than mine?

The questioner : Is it permissible to give zakah to a poor brother whose salary is less than mine?

The Shaykh : If this poor brother’s salary is not sufficient to cover the expenses of his family, there is nothing wrong with giving him your zakah. In fact, giving zakah to eligible relatives for whom the payer is not obligated to provide financial maintenance is better than giving it to distant relatives. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: . Yes.