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Zakaat The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.5

Is it permissible for a man to deduct from his Zakaat assets the amount of Mehr he owes his wife?

Question

Is it permissible for a man to deduct from his Zakaat assets the amount of Mehr he owes his wife?

Answer

He may deduct the Mehr amount only if he has a genuine intention of paying her. In the absence of such an intention he may not deduct it from his Zakaat assets.

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