Discharging Zakaat To An Adopted Child
Question
Please advise me whether a father or mother can give their Zakaat money to their adopted children if they are entitled to Zakaat.
Answer
Yes, a needy and understanding adopted child is eligible to receive Zakaat from his/her adoptive parents.
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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Source: Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville — https://www.iftadua.co.za/post-template-4/23509/
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