Sadaqatul Fitr – Q & A (2/12)
Question
On whom is Sadaqatul Fitr Waajib (compulsory)?
Answer
Sadaqatul Fitr is Waajib on every Muslim who has the value of Nisaab on the day of Eid after subtracting debts.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/sadaqatul-fitr-q-a-2/
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