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Can a Wife Give Her Zakat to Her Husband for His Debts?

Understanding Zakat: Can Wives Support Their Husbands?

Question: Can a wife give her zakat to her husband to pay off his debts?

Answer: If the husband is needy, meaning he is counted among the poor and destitute, then the wife can give her zakat to him. However, if the husband is not considered destitute and is capable of paying off his debt himself, then in such a case, she should not give him zakat.

Respondent: Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi Hafizahullah 

Jeddah Dawah Center, Saudi Arabia  

Interpreter: Hasan Fuzail

Author: IslamicHelper

Tags: Zakat
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