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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Zakah of an Orphan's Wealth

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Question:
He says: Regarding the wealth of an orphan, if it is preserved or increased, is zakah due on it?

Answer:
Yes, zakah (the obligatory alms) is obligatory on the wealth of an orphan, and his guardian, who is responsible for him and protects his wealth, pays it on his behalf.

The presenter:
Yes,
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (161) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1439-04-16] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (25:55)

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