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Giving zakaat to one's brother

· 5 Jumada II 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

My younger brother is jobless and have no source of income at all. He got married and now expecting baby this month (Insha Allah). Since he is going to have addition in his family and it will be hard for him to bear expanses for himself, wife and newborn. Can I give him Zakaat money so he can manage his living expenses?

Answer

Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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