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if a person is very old and cannot fast, he/she should give food to any one poor person twice a day. if we have difficulty in giving food and want to pay the amount, how should we calculate the amount

· 10 Shawwal 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7458English

Question

We understand that if a person is very old and cannot fast, he/she should give food to any one poor person twice a day. But if we have difficulty in giving food and want to pay the amount, how should we calculate the amount. Please also let me know in detail how to calculate Zakaat on property i.e. Car, House etc.

Answer

It is not necessary to give the actual food to the poor and needy as Fidyah. The cash amount equivalent to the amount of feeding a poor person may also be given as Fidyah.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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