What is the ruling on giving a small monthly sum to one's sister as assistance, when she is of moderate means?
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If the money is not from , then providing assistance to one's sister is permissible and desirable, as it falls under the category of maintaining family ties (silat al-rahim) and gift-giving, which fosters affection, in accordance with the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) saying: "Give gifts, and you will love each other." However, if the assistance is from zakat funds, then it is a condition that the sister must be among those eligible to receive zakat, such as the poor and the needy.
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