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Fatwa #54427 August 2000Pakistan

Between crops and cash what is the most recommended item to be given for Zakatul-Fitr?

Answer

Cash is recommended as the poor may fulfil his wish as he wish, buy crops or otherwise.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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