Discharging Zakaat To An Adopted Child

· 4 Rabiʻ I 1445 AH1 min readEnglish
Zakaat

Question

Please advise me whether a father or mother can give their Zakaat money to their adopted children if they are entitled to Zakaat.

Answer

Yes, a needy and understanding adopted child is eligible to receive Zakaat from his/her adoptive parents.

Approved by
Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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