ON WHOM IS SADAQATUL FITR WAAJIB?

• Sadaqatul Fitr is Waajib upon one who possesses so much that Zakaat is due on him.
• A person (on whom Zakaat is not due) possesses items more than his daily needs (for the purpose of trade or otherwise). The value of these items adds up to the Nisaab (amount for Zakaat being Waajib). Sadaqatul Fitr will be Waajib upon such a person as well, even though a whole year may not have passed on such items.
• A person should discharge his Sadaqatul Fitr in respect of himself and all those who are dependent upon him like his wife and his minor children (who do not possess any wealth). If they do, the Sadaqatul Fitr may be given from their wealth.
• It is not Waajib to give Sadaqatul Fitr on behalf of a child born on the day of Eid (after the time of Fajr sets in).
• It is not Waajib to give Sadaqatul Fitr on behalf of one’s mature children. Yes, one may give on behalf of one’s insane child.
• One upon whom Sadaqatul Fitr is Waajib, must discharge this duty whether he has observed the Siyaam of Ramadan or not.
• Sadaqatul Fitr is not Waajib on one for whom it is permissible to take Zakaat and Sadaqatul Fitr.