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1835. It was narrated that Umm Salamah said: "The Messenger of Allâh ﷺ enjoined charity upon us. Zainab, the wife of 'Abdullâh, said: 'Will it be accepted as charity on my part if I give charity to my husband who is poor, and to the children of a brother of mine who are orphans, spending such and such on them, and in all circumstances?' He said: 'Yes.'" (Sahih)
One of the narrators said: "She
used to prepare handicraft articles.”[1] قَالَ: وَكَانَتْ صَنَاعَ الْيَدَيْنِ.تخريج: [صحيح] والحدیث السابق شاهد له.
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a. A husband is responsible for the expenses of his wife and children, whereas a wife does not bear responsibility for the expenses of her husband and children. Therefore the spending of a husband for his wife and children cannot be considered as Zakât, but the spending of a wife on her husband and on her children will be Sadaqah (charity).
b. Giving financial support to the close relatives, if they deserve financial help, has more reward than giving in charity to others.
