Is it permissible to give zakat to a paternal cousin who caused a car accident resulting in repair costs of 17,0 riyals, knowing that his father receives a monthly salary of 2,500 riyals?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If a person does not possess sufficient funds to repay the amount incurred due to an accident, he is considered an indebted person (ghārim) and it is permissible to give him , even if his father is wealthy.
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