Is it permissible to give zakat on money to sons and daughters who are studying at university if the father's income is insufficient to cover university tuition fees and their educational necessities?
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It is permissible for the questioner to give her on wealth to her children if they are studying Islamic sciences or their instruments, provided that they are unable to cover the costs of their studies and cannot combine studying with earning a living.
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