Question
A poor person is indebted to me for a sum of money. Could I offset the debt amount with my Zakaat obligation?
Answer
No, it is not permissible. Waiving the debt is not a Zakaat payment. Zakaat will not be discharged in this manner.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 20 No 11
- PDF page
- 5
Appears under FLYER MILES.