The school of thought is that zakat al-fitr is obligatory upon the father for both the older and younger children. ?

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The questioner : ... .

The Shaykh : It is obligatory for him, yes, for both their older and younger ones. No, if he does not provide for them, he owes nothing. Yes, for those whose financial maintenance is obligatory upon him.

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