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Zakaat The Majlis Vol 27 No 07, p.6

My father has opened a savings account for me.

Question

My father has opened a savings account for me. However, I am not allowed to use any of the money. I have no control over the account. Who has to pay the Zakaat on the savings?

Answer

The money in the savings account belongs to your father, not to you regardless of the accounts being in your names. The Zakaat has to be paid by your father.

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Appears under THE FOOD OF HARAAM EARNINGS. This heading is the nearest headline at or before the page and is approximate. Do not cite it alone.

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