To pay Zakah (obligatory charity) to an

Q: There are three children whose father died. They have three uncles, the richest of whom volunteered to support the orphans. Is it permissible for him to support them from his Zakah (obligatory charity)?

A: If the orphan children are poor, it is permissible for their uncle to support them from his Zakah money with what will suffice them for a year. (Part No. 10; Page No. 16) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.