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Zakat usage

Last updated: 21st March 2026
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Salam, my husband has no savings from his earnings. I have savings and pay zakat for my savings. My husband has some debt that he is finding difficult to clear. Am I able to use some of my zakat to clear his debts for him?



بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

الجواب حامداومصليا

It is not permissible for the wife to give Zakat to her husband. You may assist him in Nafl Sadaqah.

And Allah knows best.

17 Shawwal 1447/ 05 April 2026

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Answer last updated on:
5th April 2026
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