Is it permissible to give a maternal cousin from zakat funds to repair the dilapidated roof of his apartment?
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It is permissible to give to one's maternal cousin if he is among those eligible to receive it, so he may spend it as he wishes, such as repairing the roof of his house. Zakat necessitates transfer of ownership. This is better, as it combines charity and maintaining kinship ties.
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