Question
We are followers of the Maaliki Math-hab. One member of the family pays the Sadqah Fitr on behalf of the whole family from his own money although some of the others can afford to pay. Is this valid in the Maaliki Math-hab?
Answer
According to the Maaliki Math-hab, the obligation of Sadqah Fitr is compulsory on the head of the family. He is liable for the Sadqah Fitr of all those of the family who are reliant on his support. Thus, a man has to pay the Sadqah Fitr for his wife, children, parents (if they are poor).
Adult children who are by the means to pay their own Sadqah Fitr are not the responsibility of their father. They have to pay their own Sadqah Fitr.
If one brother pays the Sadqah Fitr of his other brothers who can afford to pay, then this too will be permissible on condition that they are made aware of the payment prior to discharging it.
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- The Majlis Vol 23 No 10
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