Would the questioner be sinful if he refrained from giving Zakat al-Fitr in cash — as his father insists — and instead gave it on his own behalf as food, knowing the Sunnah, and considering that he lives with his family and is unmarried?
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Some jurists have permitted giving the value (money) for al-Fitr if there is a prevailing benefit in doing so. Perhaps you gave your Zakat al-Fitr as food for yourself, seeking the more cautious approach. If you are able to earn a living, your father is not obliged to provide for you, and therefore he is not obliged to pay Zakat al-Fitr on your behalf; rather, you should pay it for yourself.
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