Is it permissible to give zakat to a maternal aunt who has cancer and limited financial resources, given that her husband has savings?
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Your mother may pay from for your aunt, who is unable to afford her treatment expenses, even if her husband owns a lot of money; because her treatment expenses are not obligatory upon him. However, if the husband pays for the treatment expenses, then it is not permissible to pay Zakat to her.
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