Unraveling the Rules and Considerations Surrounding Exceeding Zakat Al-Fitr Limits for a Deeper Understanding” Is the amount you pay more than Zakat Al-Fitr Allowed?
All praise and appreciation is due to Allah Peace and blessings be on His Messenger.
The fatwa in this article:
There is no reason to be dissuaded by Shariah Shariah to pay twice Zakat Al-Fitr both at the place in which you live and also at your country of origin.
In answer to your question Professor. Prof. Monzer Kahf, Professor of Islamic Finance and Economics at Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies is quoted as saying:
A Muslim is able to pay more than amount of zakat al-fitr. The prophet (peace and peace be with his soul) was looking to perform Udhiyah (sheep offering) in the month of Eid Al-Adha, he offered two rams that were big and well-fed.
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The information you received is incorrect; it’s more beneficial to pay the amount where you reside, unless there’s any reason that warrants sending it to a different place such as your home country or another country.
The most compelling reasons are those with more dire circumstances, such as refugees and those who have been displaced or having poor relatives or suffer from calamities or other similar issues.
Allah Almighty knows best.
Note from the editor: The fatwa originates from the archive of Ask The Scholar and was published originally earlier in the year.
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