Fatawaa

Subject : Is it permissible for a financially capable woman to pay the Zakat to her sons or one of them?
Fatwa Number : 1380
Classified : Zakat Distribution Channels
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

Is it permissible for a financially capable woman to pay the Zakat to her sons or one of them?


The Answer :

It is permissible for a mother to give her children from zakat if they are eligible to receive it, even though she is obligated to provide for them. This is based on the saying of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) regarding Zainab, the wife of Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with them): "Your husband and your children are more deserving of your charity" [Al-Bukhari]. And Allah Knows Best.

 

 

 

 

 






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