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Question: How do I make amends for past years that I did not pay Sadaqatul Fitr?

Answer: Firstly, make Taubah for neglecting an obligation.

Secondly, discharge the outstanding amount immediately.

For each missed year, you will discharge the current Sadaqatul Fitr amount.

Question: Does a father have to pay Sadaqatul Fitr on behalf of his children?

Answer: Yes the father will pay the Sadaqatul Fitr on behalf of his minor children who are dependent on him.

However, if a minor owns his or her own money, then the Sadaqtul Fitr may be taken from that money.

Question: Who should the Sadaqatul Fitr be given to?

Answer: Sadaqatul Fitr needs to be given to such a Muslim who is eligible to accept Zakaat.
[The person does not have cash/items (excluding items of personal use) equal to or more than the Nisab amount. Items of personal use are: house, car, clothing, cell phones, laptops, books for students, appliances, furniture, etc.[

Question: I mistakenly swallowed water while rinsing my mouth when making Wudhu, what is the status of my fast?

Answer: The water was swallowed mistakenly while you were full aware that you were fasting, hence the fast will break. You will have to make a Qadha fast to recompense for this day.