Giving zakaat to one's husband

Q: My husband is in alot of debt. He is unemployed and our monthly expenses are being taken care of by my father in law. 

I have some jewellery that I pay zakaat on every year. Am I allowed to give my husband my zakaat to pay of his debts ?

A: You cannot give him your jewellery as zakaat . However, if you wish to give him your jewellery as a gift in order to help him settle his debts, then it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)