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Yes, It is permissible for a wife to pay Zakat-al-Fitr from her wealth with her husband's consent.
In Islamic law, the husband typically bears the responsibility of paying the Zakat-al-Fitr for his wife.
However, if the husband agrees, the wife can use her wealth to fulfill this obligation. This extends to all forms of financial acts of devotion in Islam, where one individual may act on behalf of another with prior permission.
If a wife pays Zakat-al-Fitr for herself using her assets without her husband's permission, and he is financially capable of paying it for her, two scenarios arise:
If the wife, or any family member, pays the Zakat-al-Fitr from their wealth with the husband’s consent, it is valid, and the Zakat is considered fulfilled. This ruling is supported by all Islamic scholars, who agree that a wife’s payment with her husband’s approval counts as valid, even if she is financially independent.
If the wife pays the Zakat-al-Fitr without the husband’s permission, and he is financially capable of paying it for her, the situation is handled differently. In this case, the payment may still be valid, provided the husband later approves the action.
Furthermore, if someone else is appointed to pay the Zakat-al-Fitr on the husband’s behalf, this too is considered valid. It counts as fulfilling the obligation, similar to how one would ask another to pay off a debt.
A wife can pay her Zakat-al-Fitr using her wealth with her husband's permission. Similarly, she can give Zakat on behalf of her husband with his consent. This ensures that the obligation is fulfilled, aligning with the broader Islamic principle of mutual consent in financial matters.
And Allah knows best!
WRITTEN BY
Atta-ur-Rehman
Atta-ur-Rehman, a specialist in Fiqh from Fazal-Jamiat-ul-Uloom-ul-Shariah, Jama'at ul-Umar Karachi, is an expert in Islamic jurisprudence. His expertise spans various aspects of Shariah, including Zakat, financial rulings, family laws, and ethical guidance in everyday life. With a deep understanding of Islamic principles, he provides a reliable insights into matters of faith, worship, and personal obligations.
