Is it permissible to give zakat on wealth to an unmarried brother who is still studying and living in his father's house?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible to give to a brother if his father is providing for him, because he is not considered poor. Furthermore, zakat is not given to a student of knowledge except under specific conditions.
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