Zakat FAQs (9/19)
Question
Can a husband pay Zakāt on behalf of his wife?
Answer
It is permissible to discharge somebody else’s Zakāt from one’s own wealth on condition one has approval and acknowledgement from the other party.
- Answered by
- Mufti Faraz al-Mahmudi
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