abu naimah Shamsuddin ibn Harold Simmons
(rochester, ny, USA)
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salamu alaikum wa rahmatullah;
In the book "Fatawa Islamiyyah" [Islamic Verdocts] volume 3, in the section dealing with Az-Zakat, there is a chapter, you'll find - "PAYING ZAKAT TO THE POOR BROTHER", THE RULING ON PAYING ZAKAT TO ONE'S MOTHER", "THE RULING ON DISTRIBUTING ZAKAT TO THE BROTHER & THE UNCLE","PAYING ZAKAT TO THE SISTER" and finally - "PAYING ZAKAT TO THE POOR HUSBAND."
Insha'allah, you may have the book or know someone who does. There appears to be some fiqh matters involved that perhaps someone more knowledgable can ellaborate upon.