Is it permissible for a father to pay the alms given at the end of Ramadan on behalf of his independent sons?
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The questioner : A benefit regarding the relationship. The scent of agarwood. Five brothers, each employed, each with his own house and children. My father wants to pay the alms given at the end of Ramadan on our behalf. Is this permissible or not?
The Shaykh : This person is asking, saying: We are five sons and we have children. First of all. Each of us is independent with his own house. At your service. And our father says: I want to pay the alms given at the end of Ramadan on your behalf. Is that permissible? The answer is yes. Yes. And if this brings pleasure to the father’s heart and brings him joy, then do it, and the reward is for you, and he will be doing a favor to you.
The questioner : The scent of agarwood. Do you remember, Shaykh?
The Shaykh : If Allah wills. Stay. I heard. There is no question, my brother.
The Shaykh : This person is asking, saying: We are five sons and we have children. First of all. Each of us is independent with his own house. At your service. And our father says: I want to pay the alms given at the end of Ramadan on your behalf. Is that permissible? The answer is yes. Yes. And if this brings pleasure to the father’s heart and brings him joy, then do it, and the reward is for you, and he will be doing a favor to you.
The questioner : The scent of agarwood. Do you remember, Shaykh?
The Shaykh : If Allah wills. Stay. I heard. There is no question, my brother.
Source
دروس وفتاوى المسجد الحرام لعام 1406هـ - 4 — binothaimeen.net (27:15)
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