Does the ruling prohibiting asking people for money, except out of necessity, apply to asking for money from close relatives (mahrams) such as siblings? And is the money taken considered ill-gotten (suht) or unlawful (haram), whether it was through a direct request or by the soul longing for and wishing to take it?

It is feared that the questioner's query stems from the effect of whispers (waswasah). Indeed, asking people—especially relatives—is not forbidden unless it involves self-abasement, persistence in asking, or causing harm to the one being asked. Moreover, enrolling in educational courses is considered a necessity that permits him to seek assistance from his brothers. It appears that the money given to him is not charity (sadaqah), but rather a gift or a present from his brothers given willingly, so there is no need to delve deeply into that. However, if it is a gift, the recipient should examine his own situation: if he fears that accepting it might lead to hypocrisy, or that his heart might become attached to the giver, or to greed, or to indebtedness, or if the giver's earning is unlawful, then he should not accept it.