Is it permissible to give one's sister zakat money if she is married and has two children, and her husband claims he cannot afford living expenses, knowing that she possesses 40,000 pounds and her jewelry, and has no income? Is it permissible for her to keep this amount and the jewelry?
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It is permissible to give to a sister if she is poor, but not if she is not poor. It is more preferable to give the Zakat to her poor husband, because he is commanded to provide for her and their two children.
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