Poor person using his children's wealth for his basic needs
Question
If a person is liable for zakaat, can he use his childrens money without asking them instead of taking zakaat?
Answer
If he does not have wealth, it will be permissible for him to use his non baaligh children's wealth to fulfil his basic needs (food, etc.).
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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