Is it permissible to give Zakat al-Mal to one's daughter's husband to pay off a debt he owes, given that he has recently graduated and is currently unable to pay off his debt?
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It is permissible to give to the (debtor), who is someone in debt. This category is divided into a debtor for his own benefit or for the benefit of society. For a debtor for his own benefit, it is stipulated that he must be in need to repay his debt. His ownership of a dwelling or clothing, etc., does not prevent him from receiving zakat, provided that he is not wealthy and capable of repayment, and that his debt is for a permissible matter or an act of obedience. It is permissible to give zakat to a son-in-law if he is among the debtors.
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