Question 657.
Suppose there is a person who owns a house valued at a few thousand rupees. He either resides in the house itself or lives on its rent. He has no other capital and is financially hard pressed. Is it permissible for us to give Zakat money to such a one? ?

Answer 657.
Yes, giving Zakat money to him is allowed. It is because the house under question is a part of his essential needs. Nevertheless, if a person has some capital over and above his essential needs and the surplus capital is equal to the minimumalmsworthy capital, such a one is not entitled to receive Zakat.