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Is it permissible to give zakat to a man who is a family provider whose income is just enough for his living expenses, and he does not own his own home (he lives in his wife's house), and he has some debts?

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Zakat aims to meet the needs of the poor, so they are given from it what will lift them from poverty to permanent self-sufficiency. Whoever's income is only sufficient for their food and clothing, and they are in need of housing and a car, is considered eligible for Zakat, especially if they are indebted, in which case they are entitled to receive from the portion designated for those in debt to repay their debts.

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