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Inexcusable delay of zakat-ul-Fitr is impermissible

A friend of mine asked me over the phone to pay a sum of money as zakat-ul-Fitr on her behalf. I wanted to send the money to some other country as I know that there are many people who are in need there. She insisted that I would do so, and I promised to do this on her behalf and even told her that she was no longer liable for the money. However, I.. More

6643 15-6-2014
Delaying Zakat Al-Fitr out of forgetfulness

A father asked his children in Egypt to give Zakaat Al-Fitr (Post Ramadhaan obligatory charity) on his and his wife’s behalf as they were in Makkah performing ‘Umrah. The children gave it on the night of ‘Eed in Egypt. In Saudi Arabia, however, this corresponded to the second night of ‘Eed. They forgetfully did this. Is this Zakaah valid?.. More

113433 27-8-2009
Payment of Zakat Al-Fitr while traveling in Ramadan

If I travel to Madeenah for I'tikaaf in Ramadhaan, what happens to the payment of Zakaat Al-Fitr? Am I relieved of the duty of paying it since I am a traveler? Does my wife have to pay it in our country on behalf of myself and our children as well as herself? Please give supporting pieces of evidence. .. More

89215 13-2-2005
Paying Zakah al-fitr

I live in Morocco for work and my wife lives back home in Egypt. Should I pay Zakat al-fitr for me in morocco and for her in Egypt or I pay the both in morocco or can I pay both of them in Egypt... More

83551 15-12-2001

Inexcusable delay of zakat-ul-Fitr is impermissible