Paying the father's zakah to his sons
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Question:
Among the questions that reached us, this sister says: My father is no longer of sound mind, and we, his children, have paid the zakah from his wealth. Is it permissible for us to give the zakah to our brother, since he is in need and has no job?
Answer:
It is not permissible for a man to give his zakah to his son or to his father. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you.
Among the questions that reached us, this sister says: My father is no longer of sound mind, and we, his children, have paid the zakah from his wealth. Is it permissible for us to give the zakah to our brother, since he is in need and has no job?
Answer:
It is not permissible for a man to give his zakah to his son or to his father. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7502 — youtube.com (9:01)
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