Is it permissible to give charity on behalf of the deceased to needy relatives, such as paternal siblings, knowing that they are children and in need of money?
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The arrival of the reward of charity to the deceased is not a matter of dispute among scholars. Charity given to relatives is greater in reward and merit, due to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, saying: "Charity given to a poor person is charity, and to a relative it is two: charity and kinship ties."
Therefore, giving charity to your siblings and donating its reward to your mother will benefit her, and it is hoped that it will be a greater reward for her.
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