Can I pay zakah to my parents or children?

Can I pay zakah to my parents or children?

Q: Can I pay zakah to my parents or children?
A: No. It is not permissible to pay zakah to:

  • Parents
  • Children (sons or daughters)

These relationships involve financial responsibility, so zakah is not valid between them.

Wallahu Alam


Answered by:
Dr. Mahmoud A. Omar
Islamic Jurist and Mufti
Al-Azhar Fatwa Council Member

Methodology:
This fatwa is based on the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the established principles of Islamic jurisprudence (Usool), with consideration of contemporary circumstances.

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