Is zakat obligatory on a male orphan's inherited wealth, and is its disbursement tied to a specific age for the orphan, such as puberty, finishing studies, or starting work?
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If an orphan reaches puberty and becomes mature (رشيد), becomes obligatory upon him without dispute, provided his wealth reaches the and a full year (hawl) has passed. However, if the orphan has not reached puberty, the correct view is that his guardian is commanded to disburse Zakat from his wealth if it reaches the nisab and a full year has passed over it.
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