Giving zakaat to a woman whose husband does not give her money
Question
Can a person give his zakat to a woman whose husband earns well but he does not give money to his wife?
Answer
Yes, if she is eligible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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