The ruling on paying zakah on behalf of a person who does not pay the zakah of his wealth without his knowledge
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Question:
He says: If one of my relatives has wealth and he does not pay the zakah of this wealth, and even if I advised him, he would not take my advice, is it permissible for me to pay the zakah on his behalf if I know the amount of his wealth?
Answer:
That does not suffice for him unless he gives permission for it and appoints you as his agent to pay it. As for if he did not appoint you and did not give you permission, then your paying it on his behalf does not suffice, as mentioned in the answer prior to this. Yes.
He says: If one of my relatives has wealth and he does not pay the zakah of this wealth, and even if I advised him, he would not take my advice, is it permissible for me to pay the zakah on his behalf if I know the amount of his wealth?
Answer:
That does not suffice for him unless he gives permission for it and appoints you as his agent to pay it. As for if he did not appoint you and did not give you permission, then your paying it on his behalf does not suffice, as mentioned in the answer prior to this. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 6204- حكم إخراج الزكاة عن شخص لا يخرج زكاة ماله بدون علمه - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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