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The Legitimacy of a Mother's Spending from Orphans' Wealth
A woman whose husband has passed away has children who are orphans and have inherited money that is in the bank. Is it permissible for this woman to take from their zakat to buy household necessities such as a refrigerator and others, knowing that the children are aged between 14 to 20 years, and they are all studying and not working?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: All of these are adults and not minors, and zakat is obligatory on their wealth, and it must be given to the poor. It is not permissible for the mother to take it due to the invalidity of zakat on her, and God knows best.
