Is it permissible for my mother-in-law to spend the fidyah on me and my children, given that my salary is low and does not cover my expenses?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If your salary is low and insufficient for your needs, there is no harm in your mother-in-law giving you and your children what she owes in for fasting; because the recipients of fidyah are the poor and the needy, and you and your family are among them.
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