Between crops and cash what is the most recommended item to be given for Zakatul-Fitr?
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Between crops and cash what is the most recommended item to be given for Zakatul-Fitr?
Answer
Cash is recommended as the poor may fulfil his wish as he wish, buy crops or otherwise.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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