Can a rich Muslim wife give portion of her Zakat to her poor husband?
Ans. (a) Yes, a Muslim woman is allowed to give portion of her Zakat to her poor husband if she is capable of doing so and if the poor husband is poor enough to be entitled for Zakat. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is reported to have granted the permission to a Muslim lady who wished to spend part of the Zakat on her husband. Zainab, the wife of Abdullah (ra) had asked Bilal (ra) to seek for the prophets permission for spending part of her Zakat on her husband and the orphans under her protection, thus said the Prophet (pbuh): “Yes, and she will receive a double rewards (for that): One for helping relatives, and the other for giving Zakat.” (Sahih Bukhari, vol. 2, hadith no.
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