Is it permissible to give a brother a portion of zakat money to pay off his debt and cover his wife's childbirth expenses?
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Allah Almighty has clarified the categories of recipients into eight classes. If your brother is eligible for zakat because he is poor or in debt, you may pay zakat to him directly or use it to settle his debt. This is preferable, as it combines charity and maintaining kinship ties.
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