Q: Who has to pay zakat al-fitr?
A: Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory upon every Muslim to pay for themselves and on behalf of every Muslim under their care (so long as it is in addition to their obligatory spending of both the night and day of ʿEid, what is required of living quarters, servants, transports, books of knowledge needed to read and master, and daily clothing, etc.). It is recommended to pay zakat on behalf of a child in the womb.
Source: Bidayat al-Abid
Q: What is the ruling on decorating the masjid with gold and silver? A: It is impermissible to decorate the masjid or mihrab or to plate the roof or wall with gold or silver. It must be removed like a
Q: Is it permissible to use zakat to build masjids and Islamic centers? A: Zakat is to be distributed explicitly to the eight categories mentioned in the Quran. It is therefore not permitted to use za
Q: Is it permissible for me to appoint someone to distribute my zakat? If so, must they know it is zakat? A: Yes. It is permissible to appoint a trustworthy mature Muslim to distribute your zakat. If