Using husband's money to discharge one's zakaat

· 24 Muharram 1438 AH1 min readEnglish
ZakaatVarious masaail of zakaatzakaathusband's money

Question

Do I have to pay zakaat from only that money which is zakaatable or can I pay from my household money that my husband gives me?

Answer

If your husband allows you to use it then it is permissible for you to take out the zakaat.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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