Are the wife's maternal aunt and her children considered eligible for Zakat if her husband is informally employed and his income is insufficient for their livelihood, with the presence of impoverished children in need of marriage? And what is the definition of "Miskin" (needy) and "Faqir" (poor)?
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The definition of the poor and the needy is explained in detail in Fatwa no. 103013. It is permissible to give Zakat for marriage expenses to someone who is unable to afford them, within reasonable limits and without extravagance.
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