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JUG-2026-WHT8YM5ZKF

Zakat al-Fitr for non-Muslim family members

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Zakat al-Fitr for non-Muslim family members

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Zakat ul Fitr is not compulsory upon non-Muslims; if paid on their behalf, it is not valid. If they are under the age of puberty and are considered Muslim by the reverted parent, then he will pay on their behalf; if not, he will not.

Answered byMufti SajidAuthorized Scholar

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