Is a newborn considered an orphan, and is it permissible for his maternal uncle to pay Zakat to him, along with inquiring about the ruling on the continuation of the marriage in light of the husband's refusal to bear the responsibility for his wife and son?
A husband must care for his wife and child and provide for them. Whoever falls short in this is sinful. His denial of the paternity of his child, born on his bed after such a long period, is impermissible. It is recommended to advise the husband and remind him of his duty. If he does not respond, he should be asked to divorce her. Otherwise, his matter should be referred to the competent authorities. The child is not considered an orphan as long as his father is alive, and orphanhood alone is not a justification for giving unless it falls under one of its eight categories. Zakat is permissible for this child if his father refrains from supporting him and he has no wealth. Sponsoring the sister and her son and being kind to them are among the best acts of obedience.
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