Is it permissible to give a portion of zakat money to one's sister as a form of maintaining kinship ties, even if her financial situation is good?
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It is permissible to give to one's sister if she is among the eight categories eligible to receive zakat, provided that she is not someone whose financial support is obligatory upon you, and that her financial situation is not good, such that she is considered wealthy rather than poor.
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