Giving kaffarah for breaking an oath to one person
Question
1. Is it permissible to give kaffara money for breaking an oath (sadaqatul fitr amount) to one poor person instead of ten?
2. In the above situation, by giving kaffara money for breaking an oath to one person instead of ten, will the kaffara be discharged or will it have to be given again?
Answer
Yes, but on 10 different days.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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