Is it permissible to give Zakat al-mal to one's maternal cousin who was raised by his grandmother, is 31 years old, and has a very limited income that prevents him from getting married?
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It is permissible to give zakat to one's maternal cousin if he is poor or needy, and this is considered both charity (sadaqah) and upholding kinship ties (silat al-rahim). It is also permissible to give him zakat to cover marriage expenses if he is unable to do so and is in need of it, but within reasonable limits and without extravagance.
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