Alms Tax: Giving Zakat to a Son for His Debts or Dependents' Expenses

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Ayatullah Sistani

Ruling 1963

There is no problem if one gives zakat to his son so that he can pay for the living expenses of his wife, domestic worker, or maid, or so that he can repay his loan, provided that his son satisfies all the other criteria for being entitled to receive zakat.

-Ayatullah Sistani, Practical Laws of Islam, Alms Tax (Zakat)