Is a Muslim residing in the West and married to a Christian woman required to pay Zakat al-Fitr on her behalf?
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al-Fitr is obligatory only for Muslims, based on the statement of Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) enjoined Zakat al-Fitr of upon the people, a saa' of dates or a saa' of barley, upon every free person or slave, male or female, among the Muslims." Therefore, it is not obligatory for a disbeliever because it is a purification, and they are not among those for whom it is prescribed. For this reason, a Muslim husband is not required to pay Zakat al-Fitr on behalf of his non-Muslim wife.
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