Is Zakat permissible for someone whose financial situation is weak, but he sends his children to private schools and his wife gives birth in a private hospital?
If the person mentioned is poor, it is permissible to give him from the Zakat for his expenses and the expenses of his dependents, and his actions are not taken into consideration. However, if he has enough to cover his expenses and the expenses of his dependents, appropriate for their situation, then he should not be given from the Zakat what would enable him to expand his lifestyle and appear like the wealthy.
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