Question
Can I accept Zakaat to pay the debts of my deceased husband? I do have more than the Nisaab value?
Answer
A dead man's debt cannot be paid with Zakaat. The Zakaat will not be discharged. Only if you qualify to accept Zakaat, may you accept Zakaat. You in turn can pay your husband's debts with the money. Since you are not allowed to accept Zakaat, you may not pay your deceased's husband's debts with Zakaat monies.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 22 No 03
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