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  • Wife taking from her husband’s wealth to pay Zakatul-Fitr

    Question Can a woman take from her husband's wealth to pay Zakatul Fitr if he is not willing to pay it? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. The husband is obliged to pay the Zakatul-Fitr of his wife because he is obliged.. More

  • Paying Zakat Al-Fitr

    Question I would like to ask about Zakat Al-Fitr.If I live here in Finland since I am a finish but I am a Muslim, al hamdulillaah. To whom should I give it when there are no poor people near by, we are the only Muslim family in a small town. Is it allowed to give to any one even non-Muslim? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds... More

  • Zakatul-Fitr

    Question Please give me details on Zakatul-Fitr, is it possible to give money instead of food items? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. Giving Zakatul-Fitr is an obligation on every Muslim who possesses enough food.. More

  • The condition for giving Zakat Al-Fitr on behalf of the wife

    Question: For a person who concluded his marital contract but did not consummate marriage yet, is he required to give Zakat Al-Fitr (post Ramadan obligatory charity) on behalf of his wife? Thank you! Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad,.. More

  • Who gives out Zakat Al-Fitr on behalf of a daughter who has wealth?

    Question My question is: My daughter has recently gotten a job that earns her no more than 200 pounds a month, and I have a job too. I want to know if Zakat Al-Fitr is due on her from her salary or is it due upon her mother instead. Advise me please, may Allah reward you. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that.. More

  • The condition for giving Zakat Al-Fitr on behalf of the wife

    Question For a person who concluded his marital contract but did not consummate marriage yet, is he required to give Zakat Al-Fitr (post Ramadan obligatory charity) on behalf of his wife? Thank you! Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu.. More

  • Delaying Zakat Al-Fitr out of forgetfulness

    Question A father asked his children in Egypt to give Zakat Al-Fitr (Post Ramadan obligatory charity) on his and his wife’s behalf as they were in Makkah performing ‘Umrah. The children gave it on the night of ‘Eed in Egypt. In Saudi Arabia, however, this corresponded to the second night of ‘Eed. They forgetfully did this. Is.. More

  • Payment of Zakat Al-Fitr while traveling in Ramadan

    Question If I travel to Madeenah for I'tikaaf in Ramadan, what happens to the payment of Zakat Al-Fitr? Am I relieved of the duty of paying it since I am a traveler? Does my wife have to pay it in our country on behalf of myself and our children as well as herself?Please give supporting pieces of evidence. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The.. More

  • Zakat Al-Fitr for couples living apart

    Question I am married since August 2002 and my wife is still living with her parents in Algeria. Who is in charge of the payment of the Zakat Al-Fitr? Personally, I am living in France and I did not succeed to bring my wife regularly (I mean to establish her permanently in France). Should I pay for her or should her father pay? Fatwa All perfect.. More

  • Cooking the food for Zakatul-Fitr before distributing it

    Question Is it allowed for Zakatul-Fitr food to be cooked first before paying it? Some recipients are so poor they are unable to store or cook the raw grain paid to them. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. A person.. More

  • Who gives out Zakat Al-Fitr on behalf of a daughter who has wealth?

    Question: My question is: My daughter has recently gotten a job that earns her no more than 200 pounds a month, and I have a job too. I want to know if Zakat Al-Fitr is due on her from her salary or is it due upon her mother instead. Advise me please, may Allah reward you. Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds... More

  • Zakat Al-Fitr is obligatory even for one who does not fast

    Question: I am a Moroccan Muslim woman living in a foreign country. I have three sons, the eldest is 19 years old and the youngest is 13 years old. They do not observe fasting. Am I required to give Zakat Al-Fitron their behalf or not? Thank you. Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy.. More

  • For several years their father did not pay Zakat Al-Fitr on their behalf

    Question: I am a teenager girl and I have a job. I discovered that my father has not given Zakat Al-Fitr on my behalf as well as my brothers’ behalf for ten years. Are we held blameworthy for this? Should I pay it for myself or what? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of.. More

  • Delaying Zakat Al-Fitr out of forgetfulness

    Question: A father asked his children in Egypt to give Zakat Al-Fitr (Post Ramadan obligatory charity) on his and his wife’s behalf as they were in Makkah performing ‘Umrah. The children gave it on the night of ‘Eed in Egypt. In Saudi Arabia, however, this corresponded to the second night of ‘Eed. They forgetfully did this... More