Is it obligatory for a father to pay the alms given at the end of Ramadan on behalf of his son if he does not maintain contact with him?
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Question:
My son, Honorable Shaykh, has graduated from university, and I also have a daughter. He says this son does not visit me. Also, Honorable Shaykh, regarding maintaining family ties and the alms given at the end of Ramadan, should I pay the alms given at the end of Ramadan on his behalf?
Answer:
Regarding the alms given at the end of Ramadan, if you provide for them, you pay it on their behalf. As for maintaining family ties, perhaps Allah will guide him. I mean, supplicate to Allah for his rectification and guidance, treat him well, and do not be hasty. Perhaps Allah will guide him, if Allah wills, and he will return to the right path. Yes.
My son, Honorable Shaykh, has graduated from university, and I also have a daughter. He says this son does not visit me. Also, Honorable Shaykh, regarding maintaining family ties and the alms given at the end of Ramadan, should I pay the alms given at the end of Ramadan on his behalf?
Answer:
Regarding the alms given at the end of Ramadan, if you provide for them, you pay it on their behalf. As for maintaining family ties, perhaps Allah will guide him. I mean, supplicate to Allah for his rectification and guidance, treat him well, and do not be hasty. Perhaps Allah will guide him, if Allah wills, and he will return to the right path. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4553] هل يجب على الأب أن يُخرج زكاة الفطر عن ولده إذا كان لا يَصِله؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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