Question
A needy friend asked me for a loan. I gave him a sum of money with the intention of it being my Zakaat payment although I did not mention my intention to him. I mentioned that the money was a gift for him. After some time he insisted on repaying me. Due to his insistence, I accepted the money. Was my Zakaat discharged? What is the status of the repaid money in my possession?
Answer
Your Zakaat was discharged. While it is best to give the money as Sadqah to the poor, it is permissible for you to keep it. It has the status of a gift.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 03
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- 3
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