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Who should pay the Zakah(obligatory charity) from the orphan`s money?

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Who should pay the Zakah(obligatory charity) from the orphan`s money?

Answer:
His/her guardian, and if the latter fails to do so, then the orphan himself/herself is obliged to pay the Zakah once he/she reaches puberty, and is capable of handling his/her own affairs.

This answer was collected from the official government Iftaa Department of Jordan.

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