Question 2719: Is it permissible to donate Zakat al-Fitr on behalf of others without their authorization? Greetings, is it permissible to donate Zakat al-Fitr on behalf of others without their authorization?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
It is permissible to donate money for Zakat al-Fitr, but the actual performance must be done at the request of the person upon whom the Zakat is obligatory; otherwise, their obligation will not be fulfilled.
Source: Official website: 1, 2.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
Donating Zakat al-Fitr without authorization is questionable.
Source: Special Inquiry (04-09-2024).
May you be successful in all good.