Is it permissible to give zakat on gold and silver to a close relative who is a widow, owns and resides in her home, and has her daily sustenance, or is it better to seek out someone more in need than her?
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If the woman is poor—meaning her income is not sufficient for her needs—and you are not obligated to spend on her, then it is permissible to give her from the . In fact, she is more deserving, according to the : "Charity given to the poor is a charity, and charity given to a relative is both charity and upholding the ties of kinship."
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