A shop owner who does not earn enough money for his living, should he be given out of Zakah?
A:
If the condition of the man and his inability to work are as you have mentioned,
and his money is not enough to cover his legal expenses and pay his debts, it is acceptable to give him out of the Zakah as much as he needs. (Part No. 8; Page No. 433) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.