If you have parents in old age that do not have an income as children are you liable and allowed to pay zakaat on their jewellery and fidya for their rozas

· 15 Ramadan 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1709English
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Question

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If you have parents in old age that do not have an income as children are you liable and allowed to pay zakaat on their jewellery and fidya for their rozas

Answer

It is permissible for children, to pay the zakat and fidya on behalf of their parents with their consent

And Allah Ta'ala knows best

Mufti E. Desai

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