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Q 5: I have a daughter who is married to a poor man. Her Nafaqah (obligatory financial support) is not obligatory upon me, since she is married. Is it permissible for me to give her Zakat-ul-Fitr (obligatory charity paid before the Festival of Breaking the Fast) (Part No. 8; Page No. 375) and Zakah (obligatory charity) of my money? Please advise me on this matter.

A 5: It is not permissible for you to give your daughter the Zakah of your money because it is not lawful to give Zakah to one's ascendants (one's parents, regardless of their degree) or descendants (one's children, regardless of their degree). However, it is permissible for you to give your Zakah to her poor husband.May Allah grant us success. May Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and his Companions!