Question
'A' obtained a loan from 'B'. Since 'A' is entitled to accept Zakaat, 'B' gave the money with the intention of paying his Zakaat without telling 'A' that it was Zakaat. Meanwhile 'A' is under the impression that the money was a loan to him. After some time 'A' wants to repay the 'loan'. Although 'B' refuses to accept, 'A' insists' to pay. What should 'B' do?
Answer
B should inform A that at the time of giving him the money, he (B) had made the intention of a gift, hence it is not proper for him to accept the money. After this, if A insists, then B should accept and give it to Sadqah elsewhere. But this will not again be a Zakaat payment by B. It will be Sadqah by A.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 24 No 06
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- 4
Appears under MURDER IN THE NAME OF ZIYAARAT (approximate).