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Fitra to Deserving

Q:

Respected Sir,
I want to ask that whether we can pay our Fitrana to some one other than cash? for example Rs:600/- fitrana is due and I know some one who is real deserving but I also sure that he never accept fitrana in cash shape due to his prestige or self dignity but he is dead deserving.How I can give Fitrana to that person while he is a white color gentleman.Can I give him fitrana in shape of some gift like clothes,grocery,wheat or some other thing equal to fitrana amount.?

Kindly guide me in this regard and oblige.

A:

Alaykum Salaam

Since it is a Wajib tax, it can only be given to a Shi’a Muslim, or if one is not available, to any Muslim who does not bear enmity to the Ahl al-Bayt (A).

Of course you can help this gentleman in any way you want from non-Fitra money.

Kind regards

Abbas Jaffer