Paying zakat on behalf of someone else
Question
Is it permissible to pay zakah on behalf of someone else?
Answer
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما
In principle, it is permissible to pay zakah on another person’s behalf provided it is done with their permission and knowledge.
والله اعلم
Allah Knows best.
Approved by: Mufti Husain Ahmad Madani