Is it permissible to give Zakat al-Mal (obligatory charity on wealth) to a needy female relative who is about to get married, and can she be given the Zakat in the form of essential household appliances and tools?

It is permissible to give Zakat (definition) al-Mal (charity on wealth) to a needy female relative for her marriage expenses. Indeed, it is better, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Charity given to a poor person is charity, and to a relative, it is two: charity and upholding ties of kinship." It is a condition that this Zakat be given into the ownership of the girl. The principle is that Zakat should be given from the same type of wealth on which Zakat is due. However, if the poor person is not good at managing money, it is permissible to give her the Zakat in the form of essential appliances for her marriage.