Failing to discharge the Zakaatul-Fitr before the ‘Eed prayer

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Reference: Fataawa Ramadhaan – Volume 2, Page 932, Fatwa No.915
Fataawa as-Siyaam libni Jibreen – Page 187

Question: If one does discharge the Zakaatul-Fitr before the ‘Eed prayer, is he relieved [of this obligation]?

Response: One who does discharge the Zakaatul-Fitr before the ‘Eed prayer then he is a sinner and he is not relieved [of this obligation], rather he must discharge it afterwards.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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