When is Zakat imposed on orphans who have reached 21 years of age and are still being supported by their mother?
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One who has reached puberty is not called an orphan, because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "There is no orphanhood after reaching puberty." is obligatory on the orphan's money if it reaches the and a full year has passed over it. This is the view of the majority of scholars.
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