Giving zakaat to Muslim children whose parents are non Muslims
Question
Can Zakaat be given to Muslim children but parents are Non Muslims?
Answer
A Muslim may assume guardianship of the child and if the child is eligible they can accept it for the child.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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