Fatawaa

Subject : Who should pay the Zakah (obligatory charity) from the orphan`s money?
Fatwa Number : 1219
Classified : Who is Obliged to Pay Zakah and what is the Amount
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

Who should pay the Zakah (obligatory charity) from the orphan`s money?



The Answer :

His/her guardian, and if the latter fails to do so, then the orphan himself/herself is obliged to pay the Zakah once he/she reaches puberty, and is capable of handling his/her own affairs. And Allah Knows Best.







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