Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville

Giving Zakaat To Siblings

· 17 Ramadan 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it persmissible to give my Zakaat to my sister who is in financial difficulty?

Answer

After investigation, as long as you are convinced and satisfied that your sister is eligible to be a recipient of Zakaat, you are permitted to give your Zakaat to her. Your Zakaat will be discharged.

As a matter of fact, you will acquire double the Thawaab for giving Zakaat to her. One reward is for fulfilling your obligation of Zakaat, while the other is for upholding ties of kinship with your sister.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

«الدر المختار مع حاشية ابن عابدين ط: الفرفور» (6/ 120): «(و) كره (نقلها إلا إلى قرابة) بل في الظهيرية لا تقبل صدقة الرجل وقرابته محاويج حتى يبدأ بهم فيسد حاجتهم» قال ابن عابدين رحمه الله: (قوله: بل في الظهيرية إلخ)… والمراد بعدم القبول عدم الإثابة عليها وإن سقط بها الفرض؛ لأن المقصود منها سد خلة المحتاج وفي القريب جمع بين الصلة والصدقة، وفي القهستاني: والأفضل إخوته وأخواته ثم…»

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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