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