Ruling on Giving Zakat to Parents

Question
Is it permissible for a daughter to give her zakat to her mother if she is in need?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is not permissible to give Zakat al-Mal to parents or children; rather, their expenses must be covered from each other's wealth, and God knows best.
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