Can I pay my Zakat money to a poor relative to use for her first Hajj? Jazkoum allah khairan.
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Can I pay my Zakat money to a poor relative to use for her first Hajj? Jazkoum allah khairan.
Answer
Zakaat given to a poor and needy relative who is eligible to accept Zakaat is valid. The relative may do whatever he/she wish to with the Zakaat monies. However, to use Zakaat monies for Hajj which is expensive is not advisable.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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