Is it permissible to give zakat on money to a poor grandfather when his son (the father of the zakat payer) is alive and capable of supporting him?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The grandfather's maintenance is obligatory upon the grandson if the direct son is in hardship or does not provide for his father. The direct son's impoverishment does not affect the obligation of maintenance. Therefore, it is not permissible to give to the grandfather in this situation because his maintenance is obligatory upon the questioner.
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