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02 / 09 / 2026
Please note: this fatwa has been translated by artificial intelligence.
Zakat on Wealth
To whom is Zakat on wealth permissible? My husband says that it is not permissible to give Zakat to people you know or your relatives. Is this correct? Is it permissible for me to give to my brother's wife's family since they are poor? Can this be from Zakat money?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: Zakat is permissible for poor relatives such as brothers and sisters, and it is permissible for poor relatives. It is not permissible for parents and children. It is permissible for the family of the brother's wife if they are poor, and the reward for giving to relatives is greater, as it combines both zakat and kinship ties. And God knows best.
