Is it permissible to continue giving zakat to a widow who was eligible for it, but then acquired an income? And is that considered zakat or sadaqah?
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If a woman's salary is insufficient for her and her children to cover their essential needs, then she is poor or needy, and it is permissible to give her . However, if her salary is sufficient for her and her children, then she is not considered among those eligible to receive zakat, and it is permissible to give her voluntary charity.
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