Father discharging minor children’s sadaqatul fitr from their wealth
Question
If the minor children possess the nisaab amount can the father discharge their sadaqatul fitr from their wealth?
Answer
The father can discharge the sadaqatul fitr from their wealth.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
فيخرجها عن نفسه وأولاده الصغار الفقراء وإن كانوا أغنياء يخرجها من مالهم (مراقي الفلاح مع حاشية الطحطاوى ص723, الدر المختار مع رد المحتار 2/359)
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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