Giving Zakat to the Stepmother and the Son

Question
Is it permissible to give zakat to the stepmother while the father is still alive, and what is the ruling on giving zakat to the son if he is married and unable to work?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is permissible to give zakat to the stepmother even if the father is alive; because she is not one of his ancestors or descendants. It is not permissible to give zakat to the son; because he is one of his ancestors, and thus full ownership is not achieved. It is permissible to give it to the son's wife, and God knows best.
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