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Please note: this fatwa has been translated by artificial intelligence.
Who Should Pay Zakat al-Fitr on Behalf of the Children
A man lives with his children at his ex-wife's place, and they do not come to their father. One of them is an adult who works and provides for his mother and younger brother. Is the father obligated to pay Zakat al-Fitr for them?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: A wealthy father must provide for his poor young children, and God knows best.
