Is one rewarded for helping his needy maid by buying her a house, when there are relatives who are not full siblings whose financial situation is not bad, and he has been told that those closest are most deserving of kindness?
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Charity given to needy relatives is more deserving and carries a greater reward than giving to others, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Charity given to a poor person is charity, and charity given to a relative is both charity and upholding ties of kinship." If a person gives charity to a poor person who is not a relative, they will receive the reward of those who give charity, especially if there is a connection with that person, such as a servant or an employee, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "For every wet liver, there is a reward."
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