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Finance - Banking - Business The Majlis Vol 28 No 09, p.2

Is long term debt such as a bank loan payable over ten years, deductible from wealth for Zakaat purposes?

Question

Is long term debt such as a bank loan payable over ten years, deductible from wealth for Zakaat purposes?

Answer

No! Only the instalment which is due may be deducted. Since there is no demand for payment regarding long term debt, it may not be deducted.

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