Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear brother, we commend your eagerness to become well acquainted with Islam and its teachings, which is the way Allah has chosen for the welfare of His servants.
In response to your question, the eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, states:
"The basic rule for zakatul-fitr (Zakah for breaking the fast) is that it is to be paid in the place of residence. As for zakatul-mal (Zakah on wealth), the basic rule is that it is to be paid where the wealth is.
However, it is permissible to do other than the above rule for a valid reason. For example, if a Palestinian brother works outside Palestine and he has relatives in refugee camps who are in need of Zakah. It is more appropriate, in this case, to send Zakah from his wealth to them. It is also permissible to designate another person to pay the Zakah on his behalf to those who deserve it."
You can also read:
Zakah and Charity: Signs of Gratitude
Where to Pay Zakat-ul-Fitr
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