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Q 1 : Is it permissible for a woman to give the Zakah due on her wealth to her husband, if he is poor?

A1 : It is permissible for a woman to give the Zakah (obligatory charity) due on her wealth to her husband if he is poor so as to ward off his poverty. This comes in accordance with the general meaning of Allah's (Exalted be He) Saying: As-Sadaqât (here it means Zakât) are only for the Fuqarâ’ (poor), and the Masâkin (needy) ... (Part No. 10; Page No. 63) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.