Is Zakat obligatory on money saved for equipping daughters if it reaches the nisab and a full year has passed, and is it permissible for the daughter to pay it on behalf of her father?
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Whoever owns wealth that reaches the and a lunar year has passed over it, becomes obligatory on him. The amount of zakat is a quarter of a tenth (2.5%), even if the money is designated for marriage or building. It is not permissible to give out zakat from his money without his knowledge or permission, because giving out zakat requires an intention.
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