Giving zakaat to one's brother in-law
Question
My husband has a younger brother who is little weak. My husband made a three story building from which one portion is given to him and my husband also provided a grocery shop to him where he is working. He got married 3 years ago and has a son of 2 years. His wife was also given gold during her marriage as a gift for around 120 grams. But my brother in law's source of income is very low. He can not fulfil his basic needs. My question is are they eligible for zakaat money because every year we give zakaat money around 2 lakhs so I think it's better to give to our close relatives because he earns around two to three thousand a month in a grocery shop?
Answer
Yes, if they are eligible for zakaat you may give them.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
إِنَّمَا الصَّدَقـٰتُ لِلفُقَراءِ وَالمَسـٰكينِ وَالعـٰمِلينَ عَلَيها وَالمُؤَلَّفَةِ قُلوبُهُم وَفِى الرِّقابِ وَالغـٰرِمينَ وَفى سَبيلِ اللَّـهِ وَابنِ السَّبيلِ ۖ فَريضَةً مِنَ اللَّـهِ ۗوَاللَّـهُ عَليمٌ حَكيمٌ ﴿٦٠﴾
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