Are the fees for transferring Zakat funds deducted from its value, or are they paid from the Zakat payer's private money? Is it permissible to give Zakat to someone who has suffered a business loss and owns properties that cover his debt but he does not wish to sell them? And to someone who wishes to marry for a second time due to infertility with his first wife? And should the latter be given the value of one year's rent and food to dispose of as he wishes?
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It is permissible to transfer zakat from the country where the wealth is located to another country if there is a need or benefit, and the zakat payer bears the cost of transportation.
It is permissible to give zakat to those in debt (ghaarimin) who cannot find the means to pay off their debt, provided they do not possess real estate exceeding their needs that could cover the debt.
It is permissible to give zakat to a poor person who wishes to marry to protect their chastity, whether it is their first or second marriage if there is a need for it, provided that the money is used solely for marriage.
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