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FAQ’S Pertaining To Zakaat (7/20)
Question
Who can I give Zakaat to?
Answer
Zakaat can only be given to either a needy Muslim who does not own in excess of his personal needs any surplus asset that is equal to the value of Nisaab or a debtor whose liabilities exceed Zakātable and surplus assets.
One cannot give Zakaat to one’s ascendants, (parents, grandparents) descendants, (children, grandchildren) and spouse.
It is permissible to give Zakaat to one’s needy brother or sister, cousins, nephews, nieces , uncles, aunts and all other family members.
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