A widow, she has jewellery to the amount of Nisaab, but no other income, can she take Zakaat to take care of her family?
AWW husband died leaving wife and 3 small children no source of income and wife have jewellery to Nisab can she take Zakat children go to school and Maktab. Jazakumullah.
Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah,
الجواب و بالله التوفيق
Yes, in this case the wife can take zakat to look after herself and the children.
And Allah Knows Best.
Mufti Waseem Khan.
24/11/15