Is it permissible to pay zakat al-fitr in money?
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Question:
The questioner says: Many people in my country pay zakat al-fitr in money. And when they pay it in food, a great many people do not accept it. And when some of them do accept it, they give it to animals, such as chickens, for example. So what is the course of action?
Answer:
The course of action is that you pay the food as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded. The one who receives it disposes of it as he sees fit; the important thing is that you pay it. And when the poor person receives it, he disposes of it as he wishes. The poor person may eat it, he may sell it, and he may benefit from it in any way he chooses. Yes.
The questioner says: Many people in my country pay zakat al-fitr in money. And when they pay it in food, a great many people do not accept it. And when some of them do accept it, they give it to animals, such as chickens, for example. So what is the course of action?
Answer:
The course of action is that you pay the food as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded. The one who receives it disposes of it as he sees fit; the important thing is that you pay it. And when the poor person receives it, he disposes of it as he wishes. The poor person may eat it, he may sell it, and he may benefit from it in any way he chooses. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز إخراج زكاة الفطر مالا؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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