Giving zakaat to one's mother in-law

· 23 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1438 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Can I give zakaat to my mother-in-law who is a widow and her two sons are not able to fulfil her needs?

Answer

Yes.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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